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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.61, 1,290.21 and 641.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.61, 1,290.21 and 641.39 is: 885.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.61 : 1,290.21 = 641.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.61/1,290.21 = 641.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.61x = 1,290.21 × 641.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.61x = 827,527.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,527.79/934.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.43

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