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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.90, 1,325.84 and 641.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.90, 1,325.84 and 641.96 is: 962.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.90 : 1,325.84 = 641.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.90/1,325.84 = 641.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.90x = 1,325.84 × 641.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.90x = 851,136.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,136.80/883.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.94

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