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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.66, 966.14 and 521.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.66, 966.14 and 521.77 is: 784.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.66 : 966.14 = 521.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.66/966.14 = 521.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.66x = 966.14 × 521.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.66x = 504,100.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,100.26/642.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.40

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