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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.22, 885.62 and 513.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.22, 885.62 and 513.90 is: 709.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.22 : 885.62 = 513.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.22/885.62 = 513.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.22x = 885.62 × 513.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.22x = 455,120.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,120.12/641.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.77

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