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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.10, 958.56 and 524.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.10, 958.56 and 524.83 is: 785.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.10 : 958.56 = 524.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.10/958.56 = 524.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.10x = 958.56 × 524.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.10x = 503,081.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,081.04/640.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.94

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