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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.36, 1,312.32 and 641.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.36, 1,312.32 and 641.28 is: 884.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.36 : 1,312.32 = 641.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.36/1,312.32 = 641.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.36x = 1,312.32 × 641.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.36x = 841,564.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,564.57/951.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.59

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