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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.99, 1,286.62 and 638.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.99, 1,286.62 and 638.15 is: 880.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.99 : 1,286.62 = 638.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.99/1,286.62 = 638.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.99x = 1,286.62 × 638.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.99x = 821,048.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,048.52/932.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.02

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