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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.10, 1,287.51 and 601.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.10, 1,287.51 and 601.45 is: 829.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.10 : 1,287.51 = 601.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.10/1,287.51 = 601.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.10x = 1,287.51 × 601.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.10x = 774,372.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,372.89/933.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.89

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