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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.04, 1,288.52 and 639.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.04, 1,288.52 and 639.60 is: 883.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.04 : 1,288.52 = 639.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.04/1,288.52 = 639.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.04x = 1,288.52 × 639.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.04x = 824,137.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,137.39/933.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.28

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