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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.07, 1,341.90 and 641.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.07, 1,341.90 and 641.16 is: 884.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.07 : 1,341.90 = 641.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.07/1,341.90 = 641.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.07x = 1,341.90 × 641.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.07x = 860,372.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,372.60/973.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.19

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