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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.09, 959.05 and 542.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.09, 959.05 and 542.49 is: 812.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.09 : 959.05 = 542.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.09/959.05 = 542.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.09x = 959.05 × 542.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.09x = 520,275.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,275.03/640.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.82

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