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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.50, 1,289.31 and 603.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.50, 1,289.31 and 603.18 is: 832.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.50 : 1,289.31 = 603.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.50/1,289.31 = 603.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.50x = 1,289.31 × 603.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.50x = 777,686.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,686.01/934.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.19

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