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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.73, 1,286.92 and 601.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.73, 1,286.92 and 601.64 is: 830.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.73 : 1,286.92 = 601.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.73/1,286.92 = 601.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.73x = 1,286.92 × 601.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.73x = 774,262.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,262.55/932.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.10

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