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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.54, 1,288.02 and 560.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.54, 1,288.02 and 560.40 is: 773.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.54 : 1,288.02 = 560.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.54/1,288.02 = 560.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.54x = 1,288.02 × 560.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.54x = 721,806.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,806.41/933.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.19

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