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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.32, 1,288.46 and 602.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.32, 1,288.46 and 602.93 is: 831.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.32 : 1,288.46 = 602.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.32/1,288.46 = 602.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.32x = 1,288.46 × 602.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.32x = 776,841.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,841.73/934.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.45

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