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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.32, 1,325.50 and 641.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.32, 1,325.50 and 641.90 is: 962.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.32 : 1,325.50 = 641.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.32/1,325.50 = 641.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.32x = 1,325.50 × 641.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.32x = 850,838.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,838.45/884.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.14

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