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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.76, 1,327.71 and 640.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.76, 1,327.71 and 640.21 is: 958.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.76 : 1,327.71 = 640.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.76/1,327.71 = 640.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.76x = 1,327.71 × 640.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.76x = 850,009.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,009.90/886.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.56

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