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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.39, 962.01 and 505.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.39, 962.01 and 505.11 is: 756.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.39 : 962.01 = 505.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.39/962.01 = 505.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.39x = 962.01 × 505.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.39x = 485,920.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,920.87/642.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.43

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