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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.93, 961.88 and 591.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.93, 961.88 and 591.10 is: 885.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.93 : 961.88 = 591.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.93/961.88 = 591.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.93x = 961.88 × 591.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.93x = 568,561.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,561.91/641.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.71

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