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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.04, 1,401.81 and 606.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.04, 1,401.81 and 606.31 is: 908.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.04 : 1,401.81 = 606.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.04/1,401.81 = 606.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.04x = 1,401.81 × 606.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.04x = 849,931.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,931.42/935.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.98

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