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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.42, 1,286.52 and 638.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.42, 1,286.52 and 638.16 is: 879.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.42 : 1,286.52 = 638.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.42/1,286.52 = 638.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.42x = 1,286.52 × 638.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.42x = 821,005.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,005.60/933.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.57

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