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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.73, 1,372.02 and 641.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.73, 1,372.02 and 641.32 is: 960.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.73 : 1,372.02 = 641.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.73/1,372.02 = 641.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.73x = 1,372.02 × 641.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.73x = 879,903.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,903.87/915.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.88

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