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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.14, 885.29 and 523.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.14, 885.29 and 523.13 is: 722.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.14 : 885.29 = 523.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.14/885.29 = 523.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.14x = 885.29 × 523.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.14x = 463,121.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,121.76/641.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.34

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