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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.82, 1,288.73 and 560.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.82, 1,288.73 and 560.79 is: 773.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.82 : 1,288.73 = 560.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.82/1,288.73 = 560.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.82x = 1,288.73 × 560.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.82x = 722,708.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,708.30/933.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.93

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