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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.88, 1,327.38 and 641.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.88, 1,327.38 and 641.26 is: 960.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.88 : 1,327.38 = 641.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.88/1,327.38 = 641.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.88x = 1,327.38 × 641.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.88x = 851,195.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,195.70/885.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.85

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