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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.57, 1,340.47 and 639.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.57, 1,340.47 and 639.88 is: 882.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.57 : 1,340.47 = 639.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.57/1,340.47 = 639.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.57x = 1,340.47 × 639.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.57x = 857,739.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,739.94/971.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.84

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