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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.42, 961.56 and 544.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.42, 961.56 and 544.54 is: 816.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.42 : 961.56 = 544.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.42/961.56 = 544.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.42x = 961.56 × 544.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.42x = 523,607.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,607.88/641.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.33

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