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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.38, 1,326.63 and 640.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.38, 1,326.63 and 640.76 is: 960.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.38 : 1,326.63 = 640.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.38/1,326.63 = 640.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.38x = 1,326.63 × 640.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.38x = 850,051.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,051.44/885.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.10

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