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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.70, 1,290.21 and 640.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.70, 1,290.21 and 640.94 is: 884.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.70 : 1,290.21 = 640.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.70/1,290.21 = 640.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.70x = 1,290.21 × 640.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.70x = 826,947.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,947.20/934.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.72

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