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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.24, 1,287.06 and 601.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.24, 1,287.06 and 601.56 is: 829.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.24 : 1,287.06 = 601.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.24/1,287.06 = 601.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.24x = 1,287.06 × 601.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.24x = 774,243.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,243.81/933.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.63

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