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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.74, 1,287.75 and 602.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.74, 1,287.75 and 602.06 is: 830.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.74 : 1,287.75 = 602.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.74/1,287.75 = 602.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.74x = 1,287.75 × 602.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.74x = 775,302.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,302.77/933.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.32

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