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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.54, 884.60 and 531.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.54, 884.60 and 531.19 is: 733.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.54 : 884.60 = 531.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.54/884.60 = 531.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.54x = 884.60 × 531.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.54x = 469,890.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,890.67/640.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.59

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