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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.55, 958.78 and 603.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.55, 958.78 and 603.37 is: 900.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.55 : 958.78 = 603.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.55/958.78 = 603.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.55x = 958.78 × 603.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.55x = 578,499.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,499.09/642.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.32

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