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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.09, 1,344.61 and 643.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.09, 1,344.61 and 643.09 is: 886.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.09 : 1,344.61 = 643.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.09/1,344.61 = 643.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.09x = 1,344.61 × 643.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.09x = 864,705.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,705.24/975.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.80

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