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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.83, 1,288.64 and 602.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.83, 1,288.64 and 602.58 is: 831.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.83 : 1,288.64 = 602.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.83/1,288.64 = 602.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.83x = 1,288.64 × 602.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.83x = 776,505.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,505.68/933.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.53

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