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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.20, 1,290.06 and 602.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.20, 1,290.06 and 602.91 is: 832.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.20 : 1,290.06 = 602.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.20/1,290.06 = 602.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.20x = 1,290.06 × 602.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.20x = 777,790.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,790.07/934.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.57

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