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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.70, 962.45 and 514.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.70, 962.45 and 514.70 is: 770.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.70 : 962.45 = 514.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.70/962.45 = 514.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.70x = 962.45 × 514.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.70x = 495,373.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,373.02/642.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.77

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