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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.86, 1,291.17 and 604.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.86, 1,291.17 and 604.51 is: 834.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.86 : 1,291.17 = 604.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.86/1,291.17 = 604.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.86x = 1,291.17 × 604.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.86x = 780,521.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,521.95/935.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.02

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