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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.83, 1,308.65 and 640.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.83, 1,308.65 and 640.98 is: 962.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.83 : 1,308.65 = 640.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.83/1,308.65 = 640.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.83x = 1,308.65 × 640.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.83x = 838,816.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,816.81/871.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.14

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