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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.68, 1,341.36 and 640.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.68, 1,341.36 and 640.12 is: 883.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.68 : 1,341.36 = 640.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.68/1,341.36 = 640.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.68x = 1,341.36 × 640.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.68x = 858,631.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,631.36/971.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.66

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