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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.24, 1,346.22 and 639.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.24, 1,346.22 and 639.27 is: 882.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.24 : 1,346.22 = 639.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.24/1,346.22 = 639.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.24x = 1,346.22 × 639.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.24x = 860,598.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,598.06/975.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.45

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