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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.02, 960.93 and 583.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.02, 960.93 and 583.96 is: 875.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.02 : 960.93 = 583.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.02/960.93 = 583.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.02x = 960.93 × 583.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.02x = 561,142.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,142.28/641.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.39

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