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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.42, 1,287.78 and 601.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.42, 1,287.78 and 601.04 is: 830.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.42 : 1,287.78 = 601.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.42/1,287.78 = 601.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.42x = 1,287.78 × 601.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.42x = 774,007.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,007.29/932.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.11

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