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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.58, 962.73 and 592.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.58, 962.73 and 592.62 is: 889.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.58 : 962.73 = 592.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.58/962.73 = 592.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.58x = 962.73 × 592.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.58x = 570,533.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,533.05/641.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.26

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