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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.91, 962.51 and 539.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.91, 962.51 and 539.53 is: 810.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.91 : 962.51 = 539.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.91/962.51 = 539.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.91x = 962.51 × 539.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.91x = 519,297.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,297.92/640.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.25

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