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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.20, 1,289.52 and 640.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.20, 1,289.52 and 640.44 is: 884.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.20 : 1,289.52 = 640.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.20/1,289.52 = 640.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.20x = 1,289.52 × 640.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.20x = 825,860.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,860.19/934.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.03

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