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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.40, 1,329.48 and 643.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.40, 1,329.48 and 643.32 is: 963.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.40 : 1,329.48 = 643.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.40/1,329.48 = 643.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.40x = 1,329.48 × 643.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.40x = 855,281.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,281.07/887.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.81

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