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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.81, 1,287.40 and 602.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.81, 1,287.40 and 602.20 is: 831.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.81 : 1,287.40 = 602.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.81/1,287.40 = 602.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.81x = 1,287.40 × 602.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.81x = 775,272.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,272.28/932.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.11

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