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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.23, 1,291.14 and 640.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.23, 1,291.14 and 640.93 is: 884.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.23 : 1,291.14 = 640.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.23/1,291.14 = 640.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.23x = 1,291.14 × 640.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.23x = 827,530.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,530.36/935.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.84

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