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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.92, 1,291.23 and 603.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.92, 1,291.23 and 603.54 is: 833.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.92 : 1,291.23 = 603.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.92/1,291.23 = 603.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.92x = 1,291.23 × 603.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.92x = 779,308.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,308.95/934.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.56

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