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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.12, 962.24 and 511.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.12, 962.24 and 511.53 is: 766.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.12 : 962.24 = 511.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.12/962.24 = 511.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.12x = 962.24 × 511.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.12x = 492,213.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,213.50/642.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.55

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