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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.23, 1,287.61 and 602.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.23, 1,287.61 and 602.14 is: 830.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.23 : 1,287.61 = 602.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.23/1,287.61 = 602.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.23x = 1,287.61 × 602.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.23x = 775,321.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,321.49/933.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.79

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