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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.66, 1,288.20 and 601.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.66, 1,288.20 and 601.56 is: 829.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.66 : 1,288.20 = 601.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.66/1,288.20 = 601.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.66x = 1,288.20 × 601.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.66x = 774,931.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,931.85/933.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.99

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