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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.62, 1,288.33 and 560.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.62, 1,288.33 and 560.41 is: 773.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.62 : 1,288.33 = 560.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.62/1,288.33 = 560.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.62x = 1,288.33 × 560.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.62x = 721,993.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,993.02/933.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.33

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