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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.15, 1,326.11 and 641.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.15, 1,326.11 and 641.07 is: 960.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.15 : 1,326.11 = 641.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.15/1,326.11 = 641.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.15x = 1,326.11 × 641.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.15x = 850,126.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,126.13/885.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.43

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