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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.62, 1,290.94 and 637.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.62, 1,290.94 and 637.13 is: 879.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.62 : 1,290.94 = 637.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.62/1,290.94 = 637.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.62x = 1,290.94 × 637.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.62x = 822,498.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,498.24/935.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.10

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