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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.94, 1,288.95 and 603.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.94, 1,288.95 and 603.33 is: 832.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.94 : 1,288.95 = 603.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.94/1,288.95 = 603.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.94x = 1,288.95 × 603.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.94x = 777,662.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,662.20/933.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.67

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