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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.52, 1,291.32 and 604.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.52, 1,291.32 and 604.56 is: 834.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.52 : 1,291.32 = 604.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.52/1,291.32 = 604.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.52x = 1,291.32 × 604.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.52x = 780,680.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,680.42/935.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.49

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