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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.44, 885.32 and 592.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.44, 885.32 and 592.03 is: 817.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.44 : 885.32 = 592.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.44/885.32 = 592.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.44x = 885.32 × 592.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.44x = 524,136.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,136.00/641.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.12

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