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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.70, 1,286.68 and 601

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.70, 1,286.68 and 601 is: 829.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.70 : 1,286.68 = 601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.70/1,286.68 = 601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.70x = 1,286.68 × 601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.70x = 773,294.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,294.68/932.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.09

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