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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.26, 960.66 and 548.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.26, 960.66 and 548.73 is: 823.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.26 : 960.66 = 548.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.26/960.66 = 548.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.26x = 960.66 × 548.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.26x = 527,142.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,142.96/640.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.33

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