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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.24, 963.18 and 559.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.24, 963.18 and 559.26 is: 838.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.24 : 963.18 = 559.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.24/963.18 = 559.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.24x = 963.18 × 559.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.24x = 538,668.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,668.05/642.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.73

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