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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.94, 961.95 and 511.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.94, 961.95 and 511.80 is: 766.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.94 : 961.95 = 511.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.94/961.95 = 511.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.94x = 961.95 × 511.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.94x = 492,326.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,326.01/641.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.93

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