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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.53, 1,287.44 and 560.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.53, 1,287.44 and 560.37 is: 772.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.53 : 1,287.44 = 560.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.53/1,287.44 = 560.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.53x = 1,287.44 × 560.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.53x = 721,442.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,442.79/933.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.82

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