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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.63, 1,292.24 and 640.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.63, 1,292.24 and 640.38 is: 884.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.63 : 1,292.24 = 640.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.63/1,292.24 = 640.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.63x = 1,292.24 × 640.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.63x = 827,526.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,526.25/935.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.46

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