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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.19, 1,340.98 and 640.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.19, 1,340.98 and 640.08 is: 883.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.19 : 1,340.98 = 640.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.19/1,340.98 = 640.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.19x = 1,340.98 × 640.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.19x = 858,330.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,330.91/971.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.79

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