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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.08, 883.98 and 523.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.08, 883.98 and 523.44 is: 722.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.08 : 883.98 = 523.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.08/883.98 = 523.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.08x = 883.98 × 523.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.08x = 462,710.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,710.49/640.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.89

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