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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.88, 1,325.40 and 640.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.88, 1,325.40 and 640.88 is: 959.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.88 : 1,325.40 = 640.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.88/1,325.40 = 640.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.88x = 1,325.40 × 640.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.88x = 849,422.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,422.35/884.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.93

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