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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.12, 1,287.41 and 600.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.12, 1,287.41 and 600.95 is: 829.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.12 : 1,287.41 = 600.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.12/1,287.41 = 600.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.12x = 1,287.41 × 600.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.12x = 773,659.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,659.60/933.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.11

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