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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.80, 1,289.75 and 603.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.80, 1,289.75 and 603.41 is: 832.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.80 : 1,289.75 = 603.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.80/1,289.75 = 603.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.80x = 1,289.75 × 603.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.80x = 778,249.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,249.23/934.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.53

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