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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.26, 1,325.02 and 641.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.26, 1,325.02 and 641.60 is: 962.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.26 : 1,325.02 = 641.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.26/1,325.02 = 641.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.26x = 1,325.02 × 641.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.26x = 850,132.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,132.83/883.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.49

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