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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.03, 882.78 and 587.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.03, 882.78 and 587.74 is: 810.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.03 : 882.78 = 587.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.03/882.78 = 587.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.03x = 882.78 × 587.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.03x = 518,845.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,845.12/640.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.66

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