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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.90, 1,291.10 and 604.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.90, 1,291.10 and 604.21 is: 833.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.90 : 1,291.10 = 604.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.90/1,291.10 = 604.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.90x = 1,291.10 × 604.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.90x = 780,086.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,086.05/935.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.51

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