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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.98, 1,341.54 and 640.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.98, 1,341.54 and 640.43 is: 883.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.98 : 1,341.54 = 640.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.98/1,341.54 = 640.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.98x = 1,341.54 × 640.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.98x = 859,162.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,162.46/971.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.93

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