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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.92, 1,288.08 and 638.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.92, 1,288.08 and 638.08 is: 881.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.92 : 1,288.08 = 638.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.92/1,288.08 = 638.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.92x = 1,288.08 × 638.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.92x = 821,898.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,898.09/932.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.00

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