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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.96, 1,327.52 and 641.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.96, 1,327.52 and 641.34 is: 960.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.96 : 1,327.52 = 641.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.96/1,327.52 = 641.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.96x = 1,327.52 × 641.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.96x = 851,393.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,393.28/885.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.98

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