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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.94, 1,289.10 and 560.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.94, 1,289.10 and 560.99 is: 774.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.94 : 1,289.10 = 560.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.94/1,289.10 = 560.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.94x = 1,289.10 × 560.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.94x = 723,177.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,177.54/933.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.33

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