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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.52, 1,341.06 and 640.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.52, 1,341.06 and 640.02 is: 883.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.52 : 1,341.06 = 640.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.52/1,341.06 = 640.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.52x = 1,341.06 × 640.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.52x = 858,305.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,305.22/971.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.47

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