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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.31, 1,310.82 and 641.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.31, 1,310.82 and 641.55 is: 962.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.31 : 1,310.82 = 641.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.31/1,310.82 = 641.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.31x = 1,310.82 × 641.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.31x = 840,950.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,950.02/873.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.95

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