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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.05, 1,288.29 and 601.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.05, 1,288.29 and 601.67 is: 830.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.05 : 1,288.29 = 601.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.05/1,288.29 = 601.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.05x = 1,288.29 × 601.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.05x = 775,119.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,119.00/933.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.74

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