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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.16, 956.34 and 537.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.16, 956.34 and 537.24 is: 801.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.16 : 956.34 = 537.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.16/956.34 = 537.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.16x = 956.34 × 537.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.16x = 513,784.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,784.10/641.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.34

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