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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.98, 1,290.92 and 604.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.98, 1,290.92 and 604.44 is: 833.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.98 : 1,290.92 = 604.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.98/1,290.92 = 604.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.98x = 1,290.92 × 604.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.98x = 780,283.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,283.68/935.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.65

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