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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.84, 1,289.01 and 639.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.84, 1,289.01 and 639.96 is: 883.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.84 : 1,289.01 = 639.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.84/1,289.01 = 639.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.84x = 1,289.01 × 639.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.84x = 824,914.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,914.84/933.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.36

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