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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.38, 959.31 and 595.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.38, 959.31 and 595.38 is: 891.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.38 : 959.31 = 595.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.38/959.31 = 595.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.38x = 959.31 × 595.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.38x = 571,153.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,153.99/640.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.90

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