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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.84, 1,286.49 and 637.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.84, 1,286.49 and 637.54 is: 880.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.84 : 1,286.49 = 637.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.84/1,286.49 = 637.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.84x = 1,286.49 × 637.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.84x = 820,188.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,188.83/931.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.18

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