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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.60, 956.82 and 561.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.60, 956.82 and 561.92 is: 841.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.60 : 956.82 = 561.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.60/956.82 = 561.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.60x = 956.82 × 561.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.60x = 537,656.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,656.29/638.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.93

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