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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.59, 1,341.33 and 640.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.59, 1,341.33 and 640.57 is: 884.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.59 : 1,341.33 = 640.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.59/1,341.33 = 640.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.59x = 1,341.33 × 640.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.59x = 859,215.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,215.76/971.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.34

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