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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.92, 1,288.24 and 560.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.92, 1,288.24 and 560.64 is: 773.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.92 : 1,288.24 = 560.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.92/1,288.24 = 560.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.92x = 1,288.24 × 560.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.92x = 722,238.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,238.87/933.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.34

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