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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.08, 959.60 and 588.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.08, 959.60 and 588.83 is: 882.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.08 : 959.60 = 588.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.08/959.60 = 588.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.08x = 959.60 × 588.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.08x = 565,037.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,037.94/640.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.76

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