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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.01, 960.99 and 526.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.01, 960.99 and 526.18 is: 787.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.01 : 960.99 = 526.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.01/960.99 = 526.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.01x = 960.99 × 526.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.01x = 505,653.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,653.72/642.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.61

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