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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.35, 886.56 and 613.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.35, 886.56 and 613.14 is: 846.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.35 : 886.56 = 613.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.35/886.56 = 613.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.35x = 886.56 × 613.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.35x = 543,585.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,585.40/642.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.24

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