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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.68, 1,291.47 and 604.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.68, 1,291.47 and 604.96 is: 834.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.68 : 1,291.47 = 604.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.68/1,291.47 = 604.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.68x = 1,291.47 × 604.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.68x = 781,287.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,287.69/935.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.99

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