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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.70, 962.64 and 521

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.70, 962.64 and 521 is: 781.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.70 : 962.64 = 521 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.70/962.64 = 521/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.70x = 962.64 × 521
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.70x = 501,535.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,535.44/641.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.57

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