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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.55, 1,290.77 and 603.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.55, 1,290.77 and 603.38 is: 832.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.55 : 1,290.77 = 603.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.55/1,290.77 = 603.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.55x = 1,290.77 × 603.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.55x = 778,827.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,827.28/935.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.48

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