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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.68, 1,350.93 and 641.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.68, 1,350.93 and 641.29 is: 960.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.68 : 1,350.93 = 641.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.68/1,350.93 = 641.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.68x = 1,350.93 × 641.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.68x = 866,339.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,339.65/901.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.80

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