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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.08, 961.88 and 512.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.08, 961.88 and 512.32 is: 767.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.08 : 961.88 = 512.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.08/961.88 = 512.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.08x = 961.88 × 512.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.08x = 492,790.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,790.36/642.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.49

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