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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.08, 1,290.42 and 641.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.08, 1,290.42 and 641.88 is: 883.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.08 : 1,290.42 = 641.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.08/1,290.42 = 641.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.08x = 1,290.42 × 641.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.08x = 828,294.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,294.79/937.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.91

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