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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.80, 962.70 and 593.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.80, 962.70 and 593.20 is: 889.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.80 : 962.70 = 593.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.80/962.70 = 593.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.80x = 962.70 × 593.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.80x = 571,073.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,073.64/641.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.80

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