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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.38, 1,370.28 and 641.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.38, 1,370.28 and 641.22 is: 961.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.38 : 1,370.28 = 641.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.38/1,370.28 = 641.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.38x = 1,370.28 × 641.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.38x = 878,650.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,650.94/913.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.98

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