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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.88, 881.39 and 631.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.88, 881.39 and 631.21 is: 865.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.88 : 881.39 = 631.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.88/881.39 = 631.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.88x = 881.39 × 631.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.88x = 556,342.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,342.18/642.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.39

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