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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.90, 963.54 and 591.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.90, 963.54 and 591.06 is: 885.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.90 : 963.54 = 591.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.90/963.54 = 591.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.90x = 963.54 × 591.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.90x = 569,509.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,509.95/642.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.85

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