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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.33, 957.76 and 543.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.33, 957.76 and 543.74 is: 813.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.33 : 957.76 = 543.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.33/957.76 = 543.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.33x = 957.76 × 543.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.33x = 520,766.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,766.27/640.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.28

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