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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.58, 1,290.26 and 603.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.58, 1,290.26 and 603.49 is: 833.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.58 : 1,290.26 = 603.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.58/1,290.26 = 603.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.58x = 1,290.26 × 603.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.58x = 778,659.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,659.01/934.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.16

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