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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.18, 962.58 and 592.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.18, 962.58 and 592.58 is: 889.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.18 : 962.58 = 592.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.18/962.58 = 592.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.18x = 962.58 × 592.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.18x = 570,405.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,405.66/641.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.62

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