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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.62, 963.08 and 568.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.62, 963.08 and 568.95 is: 854.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.62 : 963.08 = 568.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.62/963.08 = 568.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.62x = 963.08 × 568.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.62x = 547,944.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,944.37/641.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.00

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