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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.68, 1,290.80 and 604

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.68, 1,290.80 and 604 is: 833.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.68 : 1,290.80 = 604 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.68/1,290.80 = 604/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.68x = 1,290.80 × 604
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.68x = 779,643.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,643.20/935.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.24

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