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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.29, 1,377.05 and 640.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.29, 1,377.05 and 640.53 is: 960.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.29 : 1,377.05 = 640.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.29/1,377.05 = 640.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.29x = 1,377.05 × 640.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.29x = 882,038.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,038.63/918.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.52

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