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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.40, 955.78 and 563.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.40, 955.78 and 563.60 is: 841.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.40 : 955.78 = 563.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.40/955.78 = 563.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.40x = 955.78 × 563.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.40x = 538,677.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,677.61/640.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.16

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