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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.35, 1,287.77 and 601.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.35, 1,287.77 and 601.65 is: 830.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.35 : 1,287.77 = 601.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.35/1,287.77 = 601.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.35x = 1,287.77 × 601.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.35x = 774,783.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,783.81/933.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.12

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