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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.55, 887.07 and 605.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.55, 887.07 and 605.20 is: 835.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.55 : 887.07 = 605.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.55/887.07 = 605.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.55x = 887.07 × 605.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.55x = 536,854.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,854.76/642.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.51

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