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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.18, 1,288.02 and 602.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.18, 1,288.02 and 602.46 is: 831.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.18 : 1,288.02 = 602.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.18/1,288.02 = 602.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.18x = 1,288.02 × 602.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.18x = 775,980.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,980.53/933.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.54

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