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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.66, 1,376.80 and 640.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.66, 1,376.80 and 640.31 is: 960.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.66 : 1,376.80 = 640.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.66/1,376.80 = 640.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.66x = 1,376.80 × 640.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.66x = 881,570.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,570.32/917.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.67

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