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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.91, 1,303.40 and 640.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.91, 1,303.40 and 640.49 is: 960.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.91 : 1,303.40 = 640.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.91/1,303.40 = 640.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.91x = 1,303.40 × 640.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.91x = 834,809.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,809.75/868.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.76

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