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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.76, 1,373.04 and 640.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.76, 1,373.04 and 640.08 is: 960.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.76 : 1,373.04 = 640.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.76/1,373.04 = 640.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.76x = 1,373.04 × 640.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.76x = 878,855.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,855.44/914.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.75

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