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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.60, 1,287.45 and 601.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.60, 1,287.45 and 601.21 is: 829.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.60 : 1,287.45 = 601.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.60/1,287.45 = 601.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.60x = 1,287.45 × 601.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.60x = 774,029.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,029.42/932.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.97

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