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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.27, 1,287.65 and 601.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.27, 1,287.65 and 601.89 is: 830.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.27 : 1,287.65 = 601.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.27/1,287.65 = 601.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.27x = 1,287.65 × 601.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.27x = 775,023.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,023.66/933.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.44

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