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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.38, 1,324.03 and 640.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.38, 1,324.03 and 640.90 is: 961.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.38 : 1,324.03 = 640.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.38/1,324.03 = 640.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.38x = 1,324.03 × 640.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.38x = 848,570.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,570.83/882.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.68

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