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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.32, 960.66 and 518.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.32, 960.66 and 518.92 is: 777.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.32 : 960.66 = 518.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.32/960.66 = 518.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.32x = 960.66 × 518.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.32x = 498,505.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,505.69/641.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.31

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