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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.25, 1,345.44 and 639.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.25, 1,345.44 and 639.06 is: 881.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.25 : 1,345.44 = 639.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.25/1,345.44 = 639.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.25x = 1,345.44 × 639.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.25x = 859,816.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,816.89/975.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.64

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