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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.88, 964.56 and 521.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.88, 964.56 and 521.44 is: 782.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.88 : 964.56 = 521.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.88/964.56 = 521.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.88x = 964.56 × 521.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.88x = 502,960.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,960.17/642.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.35

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