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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.52, 1,322.74 and 640.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.52, 1,322.74 and 640.04 is: 960.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.52 : 1,322.74 = 640.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.52/1,322.74 = 640.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.52x = 1,322.74 × 640.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.52x = 846,606.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,606.51/881.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.39

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