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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.66, 1,290.45 and 603.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.66, 1,290.45 and 603.64 is: 833.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.66 : 1,290.45 = 603.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.66/1,290.45 = 603.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.66x = 1,290.45 × 603.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.66x = 778,967.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,967.24/934.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.42

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