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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.38, 1,286.10 and 637.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.38, 1,286.10 and 637.49 is: 880.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.38 : 1,286.10 = 637.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.38/1,286.10 = 637.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.38x = 1,286.10 × 637.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.38x = 819,869.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,869.46/931.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.27

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