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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.23, 1,289.76 and 639.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.23, 1,289.76 and 639.93 is: 883.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.23 : 1,289.76 = 639.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.23/1,289.76 = 639.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.23x = 1,289.76 × 639.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.23x = 825,356.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,356.12/934.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.46

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