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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.94, 1,290.50 and 603.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.94, 1,290.50 and 603.36 is: 832.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.94 : 1,290.50 = 603.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.94/1,290.50 = 603.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.94x = 1,290.50 × 603.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.94x = 778,633.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,633.06/934.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.82

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