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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.82, 1,286.38 and 601.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.82, 1,286.38 and 601.43 is: 829.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.82 : 1,286.38 = 601.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.82/1,286.38 = 601.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.82x = 1,286.38 × 601.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.82x = 773,661.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,661.84/932.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.38

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