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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.24, 963.54 and 527.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.24, 963.54 and 527.22 is: 790.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.24 : 963.54 = 527.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.24/963.54 = 527.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.24x = 963.54 × 527.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.24x = 507,997.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,997.56/642.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.98

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