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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.99, 1,289 and 561.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.99, 1,289 and 561.16 is: 774.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.99 : 1,289 = 561.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.99/1,289 = 561.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.99x = 1,289 × 561.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.99x = 723,335.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,335.24/933.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.46

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