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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.73, 1,288.10 and 601.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.73, 1,288.10 and 601.73 is: 830.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.73 : 1,288.10 = 601.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.73/1,288.10 = 601.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.73x = 1,288.10 × 601.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.73x = 775,088.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,088.31/933.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.10

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