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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.64, 1,288.07 and 637.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.64, 1,288.07 and 637.39 is: 880.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.64 : 1,288.07 = 637.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.64/1,288.07 = 637.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.64x = 1,288.07 × 637.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.64x = 821,002.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,002.94/932.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.30

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