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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.48, 1,287.96 and 602.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.48, 1,287.96 and 602.34 is: 831.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.48 : 1,287.96 = 602.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.48/1,287.96 = 602.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.48x = 1,287.96 × 602.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.48x = 775,789.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,789.83/933.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.07

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