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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.02, 1,323.60 and 640.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.02, 1,323.60 and 640.68 is: 960.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.02 : 1,323.60 = 640.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.02/1,323.60 = 640.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.02x = 1,323.60 × 640.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.02x = 848,004.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,004.05/883.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.35

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