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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.12, 1,341.75 and 640.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.12, 1,341.75 and 640.59 is: 884.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.12 : 1,341.75 = 640.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.12/1,341.75 = 640.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.12x = 1,341.75 × 640.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.12x = 859,511.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,511.63/972.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.16

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