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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.76, 959.92 and 553.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.76, 959.92 and 553.80 is: 828.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.76 : 959.92 = 553.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.76/959.92 = 553.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.76x = 959.92 × 553.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.76x = 531,603.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,603.70/641.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.35

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