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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.02, 1,287.05 and 601.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.02, 1,287.05 and 601.02 is: 829.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.02 : 1,287.05 = 601.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.02/1,287.05 = 601.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.02x = 1,287.05 × 601.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.02x = 773,542.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,542.79/932.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.96

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