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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.24, 961.92 and 533.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.24, 961.92 and 533.40 is: 798.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.24 : 961.92 = 533.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.24/961.92 = 533.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.24x = 961.92 × 533.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.24x = 513,088.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,088.13/642.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.90

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