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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.15, 1,268.96 and 640.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.15, 1,268.96 and 640.89 is: 882.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.15 : 1,268.96 = 640.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.15/1,268.96 = 640.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.15x = 1,268.96 × 640.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.15x = 813,260.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,260.57/921.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.88

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