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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.73, 1,289.48 and 602.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.73, 1,289.48 and 602.73 is: 831.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.73 : 1,289.48 = 602.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.73/1,289.48 = 602.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.73x = 1,289.48 × 602.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.73x = 777,208.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,208.28/934.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.48

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