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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.70, 1,290.24 and 641.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.70, 1,290.24 and 641.13 is: 884.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.70 : 1,290.24 = 641.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.70/1,290.24 = 641.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.70x = 1,290.24 × 641.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.70x = 827,211.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,211.57/935.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.06

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