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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.73, 960.14 and 512.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.73, 960.14 and 512.29 is: 768.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.73 : 960.14 = 512.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.73/960.14 = 512.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.73x = 960.14 × 512.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.73x = 491,870.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,870.12/639.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.87

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