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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.94, 1,287.57 and 602.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.94, 1,287.57 and 602.33 is: 831.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.94 : 1,287.57 = 602.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.94/1,287.57 = 602.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.94x = 1,287.57 × 602.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.94x = 775,537.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,537.86/932.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.28

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