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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.62, 1,289.82 and 603.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.62, 1,289.82 and 603.33 is: 832.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.62 : 1,289.82 = 603.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.62/1,289.82 = 603.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.62x = 1,289.82 × 603.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.62x = 778,187.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,187.10/934.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.62

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