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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.28, 1,290.80 and 603.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.28, 1,290.80 and 603.80 is: 833.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.28 : 1,290.80 = 603.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.28/1,290.80 = 603.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.28x = 1,290.80 × 603.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.28x = 779,385.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,385.04/935.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.32

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