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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934, 1,288.48 and 560.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934, 1,288.48 and 560.88 is: 773.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934 : 1,288.48 = 560.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934/1,288.48 = 560.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934x = 1,288.48 × 560.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934x = 722,682.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,682.66/934
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.75

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