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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.14, 1,290.66 and 640.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.14, 1,290.66 and 640.88 is: 883.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.14 : 1,290.66 = 640.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.14/1,290.66 = 640.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.14x = 1,290.66 × 640.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.14x = 827,158.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,158.18/936.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.58

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