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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.04, 962.52 and 520

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.04, 962.52 and 520 is: 779.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.04 : 962.52 = 520 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.04/962.52 = 520/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.04x = 962.52 × 520
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.04x = 500,510.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,510.40/642.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.56

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