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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.16, 1,345.62 and 643.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.16, 1,345.62 and 643.96 is: 888.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.16 : 1,345.62 = 643.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.16/1,345.62 = 643.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.16x = 1,345.62 × 643.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.16x = 866,525.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,525.46/975.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.60

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