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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.78, 1,287.90 and 602.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.78, 1,287.90 and 602.01 is: 830.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.78 : 1,287.90 = 602.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.78/1,287.90 = 602.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.78x = 1,287.90 × 602.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.78x = 775,328.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,328.68/933.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.31

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