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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.98, 962.01 and 513.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.98, 962.01 and 513.54 is: 770.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.98 : 962.01 = 513.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.98/962.01 = 513.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.98x = 962.01 × 513.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.98x = 494,030.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,030.62/640.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.74

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