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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.98, 1,289.54 and 603.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.98, 1,289.54 and 603.44 is: 832.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.98 : 1,289.54 = 603.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.98/1,289.54 = 603.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.98x = 1,289.54 × 603.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.98x = 778,160.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,160.02/934.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.27

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