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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.13, 1,290.17 and 638.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.13, 1,290.17 and 638.88 is: 882.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.13 : 1,290.17 = 638.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.13/1,290.17 = 638.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.13x = 1,290.17 × 638.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.13x = 824,265.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,265.41/934.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.39

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