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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.98, 960.45 and 513.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.98, 960.45 and 513.26 is: 770.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.98 : 960.45 = 513.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.98/960.45 = 513.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.98x = 960.45 × 513.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.98x = 492,960.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,960.57/639.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.27

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