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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.72, 961.92 and 589.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.72, 961.92 and 589.44 is: 882.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.72 : 961.92 = 589.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.72/961.92 = 589.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.72x = 961.92 × 589.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.72x = 566,994.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,994.12/642.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.18

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