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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.97, 962.91 and 550.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.97, 962.91 and 550.83 is: 826.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.97 : 962.91 = 550.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.97/962.91 = 550.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.97x = 962.91 × 550.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.97x = 530,399.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,399.72/641.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.21

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