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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.42, 1,287.90 and 639.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.42, 1,287.90 and 639.16 is: 880.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.42 : 1,287.90 = 639.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.42/1,287.90 = 639.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.42x = 1,287.90 × 639.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.42x = 823,174.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,174.16/934.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.95

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