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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.13, 1,292.93 and 640.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.13, 1,292.93 and 640.88 is: 885.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.13 : 1,292.93 = 640.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.13/1,292.93 = 640.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.13x = 1,292.93 × 640.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.13x = 828,612.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,612.98/936.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.15

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