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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.56, 961.92 and 564.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.56, 961.92 and 564.96 is: 848.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.56 : 961.92 = 564.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.56/961.92 = 564.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.56x = 961.92 × 564.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.56x = 543,446.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,446.32/640.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.39

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