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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.20, 1,289.48 and 602.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.20, 1,289.48 and 602.61 is: 831.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.20 : 1,289.48 = 602.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.20/1,289.48 = 602.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.20x = 1,289.48 × 602.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.20x = 777,050.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,050.53/934.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.78

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