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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.64, 959.54 and 549.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.64, 959.54 and 549.52 is: 823.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.64 : 959.54 = 549.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.64/959.54 = 549.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.64x = 959.54 × 549.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.64x = 527,286.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,286.42/640.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.06

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