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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.82, 1,287.36 and 602.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.82, 1,287.36 and 602.01 is: 830.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.82 : 1,287.36 = 602.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.82/1,287.36 = 602.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.82x = 1,287.36 × 602.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.82x = 775,003.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,003.59/932.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.82

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