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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.50, 1,290.69 and 604.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.50, 1,290.69 and 604.18 is: 833.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.50 : 1,290.69 = 604.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.50/1,290.69 = 604.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.50x = 1,290.69 × 604.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.50x = 779,809.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,809.08/935.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.57

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