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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.26, 881.82 and 591.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.26, 881.82 and 591.66 is: 814.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.26 : 881.82 = 591.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.26/881.82 = 591.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.26x = 881.82 × 591.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.26x = 521,737.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,737.62/640.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.88

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