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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.20, 1,288.24 and 601.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.20, 1,288.24 and 601.82 is: 830.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.20 : 1,288.24 = 601.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.20/1,288.24 = 601.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.20x = 1,288.24 × 601.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.20x = 775,288.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,288.60/933.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.79

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