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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.77, 1,290.06 and 640.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.77, 1,290.06 and 640.44 is: 883.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.77 : 1,290.06 = 640.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.77/1,290.06 = 640.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.77x = 1,290.06 × 640.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.77x = 826,206.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,206.03/934.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.86

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