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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.60, 1,289.92 and 603.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.60, 1,289.92 and 603.44 is: 831.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.60 : 1,289.92 = 603.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.60/1,289.92 = 603.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.60x = 1,289.92 × 603.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.60x = 778,389.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,389.32/935.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.97

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