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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.65, 962.28 and 589.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.65, 962.28 and 589.19 is: 882.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.65 : 962.28 = 589.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.65/962.28 = 589.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.65x = 962.28 × 589.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.65x = 566,960.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,960.94/642.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.23

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