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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.44, 958.74 and 542.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.44, 958.74 and 542.52 is: 812.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.44 : 958.74 = 542.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.44/958.74 = 542.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.44x = 958.74 × 542.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.44x = 520,135.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,135.62/640.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.15

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