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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.28, 1,288.62 and 640.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.28, 1,288.62 and 640.02 is: 881.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.28 : 1,288.62 = 640.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.28/1,288.62 = 640.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.28x = 1,288.62 × 640.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.28x = 824,742.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,742.57/935.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.81

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