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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.21, 960.98 and 567.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.21, 960.98 and 567.55 is: 851.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.21 : 960.98 = 567.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.21/960.98 = 567.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.21x = 960.98 × 567.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.21x = 545,405.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,405.62/640.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.92

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