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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.92, 886.61 and 518.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.92, 886.61 and 518.51 is: 715.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.92 : 886.61 = 518.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.92/886.61 = 518.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.92x = 886.61 × 518.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.92x = 459,719.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,719.66/642.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.06

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