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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.85, 962.82 and 565.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.85, 962.82 and 565.35 is: 848.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.85 : 962.82 = 565.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.85/962.82 = 565.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.85x = 962.82 × 565.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.85x = 544,332.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,332.09/641.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.07

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