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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.37, 1,316.42 and 640.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.37, 1,316.42 and 640.09 is: 882.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.37 : 1,316.42 = 640.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.37/1,316.42 = 640.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.37x = 1,316.42 × 640.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.37x = 842,620.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,620.70/954.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.91

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