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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.14, 1,290.90 and 641.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.14, 1,290.90 and 641.92 is: 886.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.14 : 1,290.90 = 641.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.14/1,290.90 = 641.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.14x = 1,290.90 × 641.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.14x = 828,654.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,654.53/935.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.13

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