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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.92, 962.03 and 593.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.92, 962.03 and 593.91 is: 888.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.92 : 962.03 = 593.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.92/962.03 = 593.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.92x = 962.03 × 593.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.92x = 571,356.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,356.27/642.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.70

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