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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.02, 1,291.20 and 604.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.02, 1,291.20 and 604.02 is: 834.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.02 : 1,291.20 = 604.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.02/1,291.20 = 604.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.02x = 1,291.20 × 604.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.02x = 779,910.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,910.62/935.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.11

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