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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.12, 959.94 and 504.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.12, 959.94 and 504.76 is: 756.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.12 : 959.94 = 504.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.12/959.94 = 504.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.12x = 959.94 × 504.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.12x = 484,539.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,539.31/640.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.95

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