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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.26, 963.05 and 592.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.26, 963.05 and 592.46 is: 889.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.26 : 963.05 = 592.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.26/963.05 = 592.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.26x = 963.05 × 592.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.26x = 570,560.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,560.83/641.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.75

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