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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.05, 1,291.23 and 604.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.05, 1,291.23 and 604.04 is: 834.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.05 : 1,291.23 = 604.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.05/1,291.23 = 604.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.05x = 1,291.23 × 604.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.05x = 779,954.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,954.57/935.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.13

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