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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.04, 955.65 and 573.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.04, 955.65 and 573.71 is: 856.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.04 : 955.65 = 573.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.04/955.65 = 573.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.04x = 955.65 × 573.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.04x = 548,261.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,261.18/640.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.61

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