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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.93, 1,327.40 and 641.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.93, 1,327.40 and 641.93 is: 962.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.93 : 1,327.40 = 641.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.93/1,327.40 = 641.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.93x = 1,327.40 × 641.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.93x = 852,097.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,097.88/884.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.90

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