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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.31, 959.29 and 592.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.31, 959.29 and 592.82 is: 884.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.31 : 959.29 = 592.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.31/959.29 = 592.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.31x = 959.29 × 592.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.31x = 568,686.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,686.30/643.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.00

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