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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.32, 1,346.15 and 643.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.32, 1,346.15 and 643.79 is: 888.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.32 : 1,346.15 = 643.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.32/1,346.15 = 643.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.32x = 1,346.15 × 643.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.32x = 866,642.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,642.88/975.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.57

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