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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.22, 961.62 and 539.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.22, 961.62 and 539.16 is: 808.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.22 : 961.62 = 539.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.22/961.62 = 539.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.22x = 961.62 × 539.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.22x = 518,467.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,467.04/641.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.56

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