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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.41, 1,341.77 and 640.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.41, 1,341.77 and 640.31 is: 883.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.41 : 1,341.77 = 640.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.41/1,341.77 = 640.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.41x = 1,341.77 × 640.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.41x = 859,138.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,138.84/972.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.52

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