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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.80, 961.08 and 607.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.80, 961.08 and 607.78 is: 910.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.80 : 961.08 = 607.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.80/961.08 = 607.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.80x = 961.08 × 607.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.80x = 584,125.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,125.20/641.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.14

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