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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.91, 961.22 and 512.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.91, 961.22 and 512.10 is: 766.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.91 : 961.22 = 512.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.91/961.22 = 512.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.91x = 961.22 × 512.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.91x = 492,236.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,236.52/641.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.84

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