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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.57, 963.24 and 585.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.57, 963.24 and 585.51 is: 877.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.57 : 963.24 = 585.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.57/963.24 = 585.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.57x = 963.24 × 585.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.57x = 563,989.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,989.56/642.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.71

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