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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.30, 1,288.53 and 639.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.30, 1,288.53 and 639.18 is: 882.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.30 : 1,288.53 = 639.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.30/1,288.53 = 639.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.30x = 1,288.53 × 639.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.30x = 823,602.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,602.61/933.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.46

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