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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.49, 1,290.75 and 603.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.49, 1,290.75 and 603.84 is: 833.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.49 : 1,290.75 = 603.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.49/1,290.75 = 603.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.49x = 1,290.75 × 603.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.49x = 779,409.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,409.06/935.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.16

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