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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.47, 1,289.76 and 640.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.47, 1,289.76 and 640.11 is: 883.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.47 : 1,289.76 = 640.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.47/1,289.76 = 640.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.47x = 1,289.76 × 640.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.47x = 825,588.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,588.27/934.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.48

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