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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.02, 961.80 and 563.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.02, 961.80 and 563.80 is: 845.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.02 : 961.80 = 563.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.02/961.80 = 563.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.02x = 961.80 × 563.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.02x = 542,262.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,262.84/641.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.94

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