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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.73, 1,288.49 and 560.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.73, 1,288.49 and 560.75 is: 773.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.73 : 1,288.49 = 560.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.73/1,288.49 = 560.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.73x = 1,288.49 × 560.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.73x = 722,511.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,511.52/933.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.79

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