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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.88, 1,325.88 and 640.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.88, 1,325.88 and 640.26 is: 959.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.88 : 1,325.88 = 640.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.88/1,325.88 = 640.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.88x = 1,325.88 × 640.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.88x = 848,907.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,907.93/884.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.35

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