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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.04, 1,291.50 and 641.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.04, 1,291.50 and 641.28 is: 885.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.04 : 1,291.50 = 641.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.04/1,291.50 = 641.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.04x = 1,291.50 × 641.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.04x = 828,213.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,213.12/935.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.75

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