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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.73, 965.04 and 525.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.73, 965.04 and 525.95 is: 789.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.73 : 965.04 = 525.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.73/965.04 = 525.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.73x = 965.04 × 525.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.73x = 507,562.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,562.79/642.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.70

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