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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.82, 1,290.16 and 604.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.82, 1,290.16 and 604.20 is: 833.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.82 : 1,290.16 = 604.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.82/1,290.16 = 604.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.82x = 1,290.16 × 604.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.82x = 779,514.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,514.67/934.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.87

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