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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.64, 1,318.68 and 635.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.64, 1,318.68 and 635.40 is: 950.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.64 : 1,318.68 = 635.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.64/1,318.68 = 635.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.64x = 1,318.68 × 635.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.64x = 837,889.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,889.27/881.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.38

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