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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.27, 961.90 and 519.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.27, 961.90 and 519.62 is: 779.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.27 : 961.90 = 519.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.27/961.90 = 519.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.27x = 961.90 × 519.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.27x = 499,816.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,816.37/641.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.41

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