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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.16, 1,290.40 and 638.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.16, 1,290.40 and 638.91 is: 882.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.16 : 1,290.40 = 638.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.16/1,290.40 = 638.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.16x = 1,290.40 × 638.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.16x = 824,447.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,447.87/934.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.56

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