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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.43, 1,287.87 and 602.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.43, 1,287.87 and 602.05 is: 830.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.43 : 1,287.87 = 602.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.43/1,287.87 = 602.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.43x = 1,287.87 × 602.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.43x = 775,355.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,355.05/933.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.65

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