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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.67, 962.53 and 543.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.67, 962.53 and 543.26 is: 814.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.67 : 962.53 = 543.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.67/962.53 = 543.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.67x = 962.53 × 543.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.67x = 522,902.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,902.74/641.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.91

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