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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.14, 960.32 and 538.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.14, 960.32 and 538.62 is: 806.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.14 : 960.32 = 538.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.14/960.32 = 538.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.14x = 960.32 × 538.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.14x = 517,247.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,247.56/641.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.76

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