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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.70, 1,339.77 and 640.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.70, 1,339.77 and 640.02 is: 882.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.70 : 1,339.77 = 640.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.70/1,339.77 = 640.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.70x = 1,339.77 × 640.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.70x = 857,479.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,479.60/971.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.45

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