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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.16, 1,288.73 and 602.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.16, 1,288.73 and 602.62 is: 831.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.16 : 1,288.73 = 602.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.16/1,288.73 = 602.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.16x = 1,288.73 × 602.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.16x = 776,612.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,612.76/934.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.35

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