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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.40, 1,289.52 and 640.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.40, 1,289.52 and 640.20 is: 882.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.40 : 1,289.52 = 640.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.40/1,289.52 = 640.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.40x = 1,289.52 × 640.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.40x = 825,550.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,550.70/935.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.56

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