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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.06, 1,292.13 and 638.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.06, 1,292.13 and 638.50 is: 880.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.06 : 1,292.13 = 638.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.06/1,292.13 = 638.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.06x = 1,292.13 × 638.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.06x = 825,025.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,025.01/937.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.44

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