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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.58, 884.07 and 601.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.58, 884.07 and 601.26 is: 828.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.58 : 884.07 = 601.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.58/884.07 = 601.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.58x = 884.07 × 601.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.58x = 531,555.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,555.93/641.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.51

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