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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.06, 960.91 and 503.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.06, 960.91 and 503.24 is: 754.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.06 : 960.91 = 503.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.06/960.91 = 503.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.06x = 960.91 × 503.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.06x = 483,567.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,567.82/641.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.32

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