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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.44, 1,288.22 and 601.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.44, 1,288.22 and 601.65 is: 830.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.44 : 1,288.22 = 601.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.44/1,288.22 = 601.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.44x = 1,288.22 × 601.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.44x = 775,054.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,054.55/933.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.33

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