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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.98, 1,307.07 and 640.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.98, 1,307.07 and 640.10 is: 958.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.98 : 1,307.07 = 640.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.98/1,307.07 = 640.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.98x = 1,307.07 × 640.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.98x = 836,658.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,658.77/872.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.40

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