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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.07, 1,370.43 and 640.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.07, 1,370.43 and 640.65 is: 960.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.07 : 1,370.43 = 640.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.07/1,370.43 = 640.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.07x = 1,370.43 × 640.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.07x = 877,965.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,965.98/914.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.50

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