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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.10, 1,287.17 and 601.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.10, 1,287.17 and 601.11 is: 830.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.10 : 1,287.17 = 601.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.10/1,287.17 = 601.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.10x = 1,287.17 × 601.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.10x = 773,727.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,727.75/932.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.09

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