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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.70, 1,290.86 and 604.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.70, 1,290.86 and 604.16 is: 833.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.70 : 1,290.86 = 604.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.70/1,290.86 = 604.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.70x = 1,290.86 × 604.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.70x = 779,885.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,885.31/935.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.48

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