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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.08, 962.62 and 504.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.08, 962.62 and 504.79 is: 756.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.08 : 962.62 = 504.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.08/962.62 = 504.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.08x = 962.62 × 504.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.08x = 485,917.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,917.28/642.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.78

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