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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.78, 1,288.38 and 560.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.78, 1,288.38 and 560.64 is: 773.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.78 : 1,288.38 = 560.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.78/1,288.38 = 560.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.78x = 1,288.38 × 560.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.78x = 722,317.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,317.36/933.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.54

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