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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.51, 961.92 and 591.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.51, 961.92 and 591.71 is: 888.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.51 : 961.92 = 591.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.51/961.92 = 591.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.51x = 961.92 × 591.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.51x = 569,172.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,172.87/640.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.63

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