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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.41, 961.28 and 593.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.41, 961.28 and 593.41 is: 887.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.41 : 961.28 = 593.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.41/961.28 = 593.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.41x = 961.28 × 593.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.41x = 570,427.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,427.79/642.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.95

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