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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.34, 1,287.42 and 602.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.34, 1,287.42 and 602.20 is: 830.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.34 : 1,287.42 = 602.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.34/1,287.42 = 602.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.34x = 1,287.42 × 602.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.34x = 775,284.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,284.32/933.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.66

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