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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.75, 1,290.93 and 640.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.75, 1,290.93 and 640.91 is: 884.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.75 : 1,290.93 = 640.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.75/1,290.93 = 640.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.75x = 1,290.93 × 640.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.75x = 827,369.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,369.95/935.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.18

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