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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.12, 962.08 and 591.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.12, 962.08 and 591.52 is: 887.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.12 : 962.08 = 591.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.12/962.08 = 591.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.12x = 962.08 × 591.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.12x = 569,089.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,089.56/641.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.65

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