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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.94, 1,287.74 and 601.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.94, 1,287.74 and 601.36 is: 830.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.94 : 1,287.74 = 601.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.94/1,287.74 = 601.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.94x = 1,287.74 × 601.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.94x = 774,395.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,395.33/932.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.06

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