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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.59, 1,290.85 and 604.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.59, 1,290.85 and 604.03 is: 833.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.59 : 1,290.85 = 604.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.59/1,290.85 = 604.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.59x = 1,290.85 × 604.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.59x = 779,712.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,712.13/935.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.39

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