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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.33, 959.25 and 544.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.33, 959.25 and 544.74 is: 814.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.33 : 959.25 = 544.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.33/959.25 = 544.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.33x = 959.25 × 544.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.33x = 522,541.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,541.85/641.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.78

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