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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.11, 1,290.53 and 640.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.11, 1,290.53 and 640.86 is: 883.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.11 : 1,290.53 = 640.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.11/1,290.53 = 640.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.11x = 1,290.53 × 640.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.11x = 827,053.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,053.08/936.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.50

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