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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.37, 1,289.17 and 602.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.37, 1,289.17 and 602.99 is: 831.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.37 : 1,289.17 = 602.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.37/1,289.17 = 602.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.37x = 1,289.17 × 602.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.37x = 777,354.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,354.06/934.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.95

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