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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.90, 1,319.34 and 641.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.90, 1,319.34 and 641.08 is: 884.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.90 : 1,319.34 = 641.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.90/1,319.34 = 641.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.90x = 1,319.34 × 641.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.90x = 845,802.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,802.49/955.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.82

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