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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.18, 1,287.27 and 601.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.18, 1,287.27 and 601.62 is: 829.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.18 : 1,287.27 = 601.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.18/1,287.27 = 601.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.18x = 1,287.27 × 601.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.18x = 774,447.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,447.38/933.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.90

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