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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.75, 1,288.74 and 602.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.75, 1,288.74 and 602.44 is: 831.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.75 : 1,288.74 = 602.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.75/1,288.74 = 602.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.75x = 1,288.74 × 602.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.75x = 776,382.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,382.48/933.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.46

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