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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.13, 960.33 and 538.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.13, 960.33 and 538.62 is: 806.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.13 : 960.33 = 538.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.13/960.33 = 538.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.13x = 960.33 × 538.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.13x = 517,252.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,252.94/641.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.78

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