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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.63, 1,342.44 and 641.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.63, 1,342.44 and 641.09 is: 884.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.63 : 1,342.44 = 641.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.63/1,342.44 = 641.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.63x = 1,342.44 × 641.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.63x = 860,624.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,624.86/972.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.84

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