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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.28, 1,288.74 and 602.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.28, 1,288.74 and 602.18 is: 830.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.28 : 1,288.74 = 602.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.28/1,288.74 = 602.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.28x = 1,288.74 × 602.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.28x = 776,053.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,053.45/934.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.64

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