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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.04, 1,289.90 and 640.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.04, 1,289.90 and 640.60 is: 884.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.04 : 1,289.90 = 640.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.04/1,289.90 = 640.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.04x = 1,289.90 × 640.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.04x = 826,309.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,309.94/934.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.66

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