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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.00, 1,287.10 and 601.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.00, 1,287.10 and 601.53 is: 829.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.00 : 1,287.10 = 601.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.00/1,287.10 = 601.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.00x = 1,287.10 × 601.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.00x = 774,225.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,225.19/933.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.83

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