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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.69, 962.33 and 539.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.69, 962.33 and 539.19 is: 807.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.69 : 962.33 = 539.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.69/962.33 = 539.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.69x = 962.33 × 539.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.69x = 518,876.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,876.02/642.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.35

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