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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.02, 959.16 and 553.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.02, 959.16 and 553.35 is: 829.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.02 : 959.16 = 553.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.02/959.16 = 553.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.02x = 959.16 × 553.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.02x = 530,751.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,751.19/640.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.27

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