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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.46, 1,291.05 and 604.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.46, 1,291.05 and 604.83 is: 834.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.46 : 1,291.05 = 604.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.46/1,291.05 = 604.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.46x = 1,291.05 × 604.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.46x = 780,865.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,865.77/935.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.74

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