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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.46, 1,342.19 and 640.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.46, 1,342.19 and 640.90 is: 884.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.46 : 1,342.19 = 640.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.46/1,342.19 = 640.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.46x = 1,342.19 × 640.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.46x = 860,199.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,199.66/972.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.56

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