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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.35, 882.69 and 535.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.35, 882.69 and 535.79 is: 738.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.35 : 882.69 = 535.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.35/882.69 = 535.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.35x = 882.69 × 535.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.35x = 472,932.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,932.06/640.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.55

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