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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.40, 962.40 and 561.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.40, 962.40 and 561.20 is: 843.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.40 : 962.40 = 561.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.40/962.40 = 561.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.40x = 962.40 × 561.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.40x = 540,098.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,098.88/640.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.38

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