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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.82, 1,288.74 and 603.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.82, 1,288.74 and 603.02 is: 832.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.82 : 1,288.74 = 603.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.82/1,288.74 = 603.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.82x = 1,288.74 × 603.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.82x = 777,135.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,135.99/933.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.21

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