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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.92, 1,291.20 and 604.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.92, 1,291.20 and 604.32 is: 833.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.92 : 1,291.20 = 604.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.92/1,291.20 = 604.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.92x = 1,291.20 × 604.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.92x = 780,297.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,297.98/935.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.72

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