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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.25, 959.72 and 605.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.25, 959.72 and 605.75 is: 906.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.25 : 959.72 = 605.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.25/959.72 = 605.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.25x = 959.72 × 605.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.25x = 581,342.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,342.56/641.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.58

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