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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.54, 1,288.40 and 601.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.54, 1,288.40 and 601.84 is: 830.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.54 : 1,288.40 = 601.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.54/1,288.40 = 601.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.54x = 1,288.40 × 601.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.54x = 775,410.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,410.66/933.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.61

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