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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.71, 962.23 and 591.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.71, 962.23 and 591.68 is: 885.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.71 : 962.23 = 591.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.71/962.23 = 591.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.71x = 962.23 × 591.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.71x = 569,332.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,332.25/642.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.83

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