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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.02, 961.95 and 513.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.02, 961.95 and 513.50 is: 769.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.02 : 961.95 = 513.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.02/961.95 = 513.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.02x = 961.95 × 513.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.02x = 493,961.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,961.33/642.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.39

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