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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.55, 956.52 and 636.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.55, 956.52 and 636.71 is: 950.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.55 : 956.52 = 636.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.55/956.52 = 636.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.55x = 956.52 × 636.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.55x = 609,022.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,022.67/640.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.78

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