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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.77, 1,288.39 and 560.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.77, 1,288.39 and 560.63 is: 773.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.77 : 1,288.39 = 560.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.77/1,288.39 = 560.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.77x = 1,288.39 × 560.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.77x = 722,310.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,310.09/933.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.54

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