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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.18, 1,287.42 and 601.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.18, 1,287.42 and 601.82 is: 830.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.18 : 1,287.42 = 601.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.18/1,287.42 = 601.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.18x = 1,287.42 × 601.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.18x = 774,788.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,788.67/933.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.27

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