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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.60, 1,400.04 and 605.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.60, 1,400.04 and 605.04 is: 906.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.60 : 1,400.04 = 605.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.60/1,400.04 = 605.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.60x = 1,400.04 × 605.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.60x = 847,080.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,080.20/934.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.36

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