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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.25, 1,346.82 and 640.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.25, 1,346.82 and 640.06 is: 883.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.25 : 1,346.82 = 640.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.25/1,346.82 = 640.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.25x = 1,346.82 × 640.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.25x = 862,045.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,045.61/976.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.02

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