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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.37, 1,326.60 and 641.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.37, 1,326.60 and 641.37 is: 962.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.37 : 1,326.60 = 641.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.37/1,326.60 = 641.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.37x = 1,326.60 × 641.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.37x = 850,841.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,841.44/884.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.09

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