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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.17, 1,290.09 and 603.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.17, 1,290.09 and 603.43 is: 832.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.17 : 1,290.09 = 603.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.17/1,290.09 = 603.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.17x = 1,290.09 × 603.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.17x = 778,479.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,479.01/935.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.45

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