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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.32, 1,644.80 and 640

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.32, 1,644.80 and 640 is: 960.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.32 : 1,644.80 = 640 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.32/1,644.80 = 640/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.32x = 1,644.80 × 640
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.32x = 1,052,672
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,672/1,096.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.19

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