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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.76, 1,288.52 and 560.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.76, 1,288.52 and 560.75 is: 773.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.76 : 1,288.52 = 560.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.76/1,288.52 = 560.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.76x = 1,288.52 × 560.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.76x = 722,537.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,537.59/933.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.80

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