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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.24, 1,288.44 and 602.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.24, 1,288.44 and 602.56 is: 831.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.24 : 1,288.44 = 602.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.24/1,288.44 = 602.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.24x = 1,288.44 × 602.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.24x = 776,362.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,362.41/934.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.01

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