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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.18, 960.92 and 558.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.18, 960.92 and 558.56 is: 837.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.18 : 960.92 = 558.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.18/960.92 = 558.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.18x = 960.92 × 558.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.18x = 536,731.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,731.48/641.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.10

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