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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.74, 1,290.33 and 603.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.74, 1,290.33 and 603.45 is: 833.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.74 : 1,290.33 = 603.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.74/1,290.33 = 603.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.74x = 1,290.33 × 603.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.74x = 778,649.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,649.64/934.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.01

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