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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.05, 1,254.44 and 641.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.05, 1,254.44 and 641.32 is: 961.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.05 : 1,254.44 = 641.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.05/1,254.44 = 641.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.05x = 1,254.44 × 641.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.05x = 804,495.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,495.93/837.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.11

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