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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.56, 1,289.16 and 602.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.56, 1,289.16 and 602.55 is: 832.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.56 : 1,289.16 = 602.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.56/1,289.16 = 602.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.56x = 1,289.16 × 602.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.56x = 776,783.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,783.36/933.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.07

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