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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.21, 960.26 and 519.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.21, 960.26 and 519.71 is: 778.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.21 : 960.26 = 519.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.21/960.26 = 519.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.21x = 960.26 × 519.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.21x = 499,049.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,049.32/641.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.30

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