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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.72, 1,288.47 and 560.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.72, 1,288.47 and 560.71 is: 773.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.72 : 1,288.47 = 560.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.72/1,288.47 = 560.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.72x = 1,288.47 × 560.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.72x = 722,458.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,458.01/933.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.75

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