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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.72, 1,289.92 and 604.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.72, 1,289.92 and 604.02 is: 832.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.72 : 1,289.92 = 604.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.72/1,289.92 = 604.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.72x = 1,289.92 × 604.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.72x = 779,137.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,137.48/935.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.66

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