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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.34, 1,289.82 and 603.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.34, 1,289.82 and 603.25 is: 832.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.34 : 1,289.82 = 603.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.34/1,289.82 = 603.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.34x = 1,289.82 × 603.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.34x = 778,082.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,082.95/934.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.77

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