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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.83, 965.25 and 538.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.83, 965.25 and 538.59 is: 808.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.83 : 965.25 = 538.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.83/965.25 = 538.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.83x = 965.25 × 538.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.83x = 519,874.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,874.00/642.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.73

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