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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.79, 1,288.54 and 560.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.79, 1,288.54 and 560.77 is: 773.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.79 : 1,288.54 = 560.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.79/1,288.54 = 560.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.79x = 1,288.54 × 560.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.79x = 722,574.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,574.58/933.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.81

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