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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.62, 1,288.12 and 602.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.62, 1,288.12 and 602.16 is: 830.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.62 : 1,288.12 = 602.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.62/1,288.12 = 602.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.62x = 1,288.12 × 602.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.62x = 775,654.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,654.34/933.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.80

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