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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.13, 960.15 and 559.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.13, 960.15 and 559.10 is: 836.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.13 : 960.15 = 559.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.13/960.15 = 559.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.13x = 960.15 × 559.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.13x = 536,824.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,824.36/642.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.01

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