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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.72, 1,287.15 and 602.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.72, 1,287.15 and 602.02 is: 829.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.72 : 1,287.15 = 602.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.72/1,287.15 = 602.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.72x = 1,287.15 × 602.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.72x = 774,890.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,890.04/933.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.90

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