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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.10, 960.42 and 611.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.10, 960.42 and 611.94 is: 916.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.10 : 960.42 = 611.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.10/960.42 = 611.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.10x = 960.42 × 611.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.10x = 587,719.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,719.41/641.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.74

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