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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.96, 1,289.16 and 639.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.96, 1,289.16 and 639.12 is: 882.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.96 : 1,289.16 = 639.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.96/1,289.16 = 639.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.96x = 1,289.16 × 639.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.96x = 823,927.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,927.94/933.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.19

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