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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.58, 1,288.88 and 602.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.58, 1,288.88 and 602.49 is: 831.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.58 : 1,288.88 = 602.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.58/1,288.88 = 602.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.58x = 1,288.88 × 602.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.58x = 776,537.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,537.31/933.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.78

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