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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.63, 1,288.10 and 637.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.63, 1,288.10 and 637.38 is: 880.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.63 : 1,288.10 = 637.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.63/1,288.10 = 637.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.63x = 1,288.10 × 637.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.63x = 821,010.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,010.77/932.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.32

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