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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.82, 1,291.71 and 604.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.82, 1,291.71 and 604.24 is: 834.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.82 : 1,291.71 = 604.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.82/1,291.71 = 604.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.82x = 1,291.71 × 604.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.82x = 780,502.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,502.85/935.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.03

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