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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.03, 885.54 and 589.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.03, 885.54 and 589.74 is: 813.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.03 : 885.54 = 589.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.03/885.54 = 589.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.03x = 885.54 × 589.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.03x = 522,238.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,238.36/642.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.42

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