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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.16, 957.48 and 560.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.16, 957.48 and 560.24 is: 837.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.16 : 957.48 = 560.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.16/957.48 = 560.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.16x = 957.48 × 560.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.16x = 536,418.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,418.60/640.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.94

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