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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.37, 1,290.54 and 603.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.37, 1,290.54 and 603.99 is: 833.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.37 : 1,290.54 = 603.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.37/1,290.54 = 603.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.37x = 1,290.54 × 603.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.37x = 779,473.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,473.25/935.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.33

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