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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.36, 1,290.48 and 604.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.36, 1,290.48 and 604.01 is: 833.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.36 : 1,290.48 = 604.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.36/1,290.48 = 604.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.36x = 1,290.48 × 604.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.36x = 779,459.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,459.60/935.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.33

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