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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.32, 1,310.52 and 641.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.32, 1,310.52 and 641.64 is: 962.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.32 : 1,310.52 = 641.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.32/1,310.52 = 641.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.32x = 1,310.52 × 641.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.32x = 840,882.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,882.05/873.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.86

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