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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.64, 1,289.45 and 638.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.64, 1,289.45 and 638.39 is: 881.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.64 : 1,289.45 = 638.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.64/1,289.45 = 638.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.64x = 1,289.45 × 638.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.64x = 823,171.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,171.99/933.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.68

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