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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.05, 1,287.09 and 601.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.05, 1,287.09 and 601.04 is: 829.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.05 : 1,287.09 = 601.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.05/1,287.09 = 601.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.05x = 1,287.09 × 601.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.05x = 773,592.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,592.57/932.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.99

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