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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.27, 1,342.32 and 641.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.27, 1,342.32 and 641.25 is: 885.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.27 : 1,342.32 = 641.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.27/1,342.32 = 641.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.27x = 1,342.32 × 641.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.27x = 860,762.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,762.70/972.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.31

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