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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.01, 960.42 and 578.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.01, 960.42 and 578.79 is: 867.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.01 : 960.42 = 578.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.01/960.42 = 578.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.01x = 960.42 × 578.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.01x = 555,881.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,881.49/641.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.20

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