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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.02, 963.45 and 514.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.02, 963.45 and 514.50 is: 770.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.02 : 963.45 = 514.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.02/963.45 = 514.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.02x = 963.45 × 514.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.02x = 495,695.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,695.03/643.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.89

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