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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.08, 960.57 and 597.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.08, 960.57 and 597.24 is: 896.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.08 : 960.57 = 597.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.08/960.57 = 597.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.08x = 960.57 × 597.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.08x = 573,690.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,690.83/640.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.28

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