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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.66, 1,288.38 and 560.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.66, 1,288.38 and 560.84 is: 773.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.66 : 1,288.38 = 560.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.66/1,288.38 = 560.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.66x = 1,288.38 × 560.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.66x = 722,568.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,568.60/933.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.91

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