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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.90, 1,288.74 and 560.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.90, 1,288.74 and 560.91 is: 774.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.90 : 1,288.74 = 560.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.90/1,288.74 = 560.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.90x = 1,288.74 × 560.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.90x = 722,867.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,867.15/933.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.03

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