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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.46, 1,341.22 and 641.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.46, 1,341.22 and 641.30 is: 883.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.46 : 1,341.22 = 641.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.46/1,341.22 = 641.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.46x = 1,341.22 × 641.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.46x = 860,124.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,124.39/973.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.57

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