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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.48, 1,288.85 and 602.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.48, 1,288.85 and 602.94 is: 831.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.48 : 1,288.85 = 602.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.48/1,288.85 = 602.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.48x = 1,288.85 × 602.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.48x = 777,099.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,099.22/934.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.58

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