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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.68, 1,290.09 and 603.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.68, 1,290.09 and 603.96 is: 833.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.68 : 1,290.09 = 603.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.68/1,290.09 = 603.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.68x = 1,290.09 × 603.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.68x = 779,162.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,162.76/934.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.61

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