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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.16, 879.66 and 577.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.16, 879.66 and 577.44 is: 792.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.16 : 879.66 = 577.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.16/879.66 = 577.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.16x = 879.66 × 577.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.16x = 507,950.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,950.87/641.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.24

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