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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.04, 960.42 and 512.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.04, 960.42 and 512.52 is: 767.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.04 : 960.42 = 512.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.04/960.42 = 512.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.04x = 960.42 × 512.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.04x = 492,234.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,234.46/641.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.87

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