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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.12, 960.15 and 503.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.12, 960.15 and 503.21 is: 753.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.12 : 960.15 = 503.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.12/960.15 = 503.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.12x = 960.15 × 503.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.12x = 483,161.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,161.37/641.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.63

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