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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.14, 1,290.18 and 603.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.14, 1,290.18 and 603.79 is: 833.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.14 : 1,290.18 = 603.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.14/1,290.18 = 603.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.14x = 1,290.18 × 603.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.14x = 778,991.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,991.33/935.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.02

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