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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.87, 1,289.69 and 603.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.87, 1,289.69 and 603.41 is: 832.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.87 : 1,289.69 = 603.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.87/1,289.69 = 603.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.87x = 1,289.69 × 603.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.87x = 778,206.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,206.90/934.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.42

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