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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.54, 964.77 and 521.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.54, 964.77 and 521.50 is: 781.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.54 : 964.77 = 521.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.54/964.77 = 521.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.54x = 964.77 × 521.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.54x = 503,127.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,127.56/643.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.81

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