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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.96, 964.72 and 513.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.96, 964.72 and 513.95 is: 769.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.96 : 964.72 = 513.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.96/964.72 = 513.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.96x = 964.72 × 513.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.96x = 495,818.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,818.97/643.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.96

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