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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.58, 1,287.50 and 601.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.58, 1,287.50 and 601.49 is: 830.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.58 : 1,287.50 = 601.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.58/1,287.50 = 601.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.58x = 1,287.50 × 601.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.58x = 774,418.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,418.59/932.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.40

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