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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.10, 1,288.55 and 602.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.10, 1,288.55 and 602.11 is: 831.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.10 : 1,288.55 = 602.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.10/1,288.55 = 602.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.10x = 1,288.55 × 602.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.10x = 775,848.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,848.84/933.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.47

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