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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.65, 960.37 and 583.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.65, 960.37 and 583.58 is: 874.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.65 : 960.37 = 583.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.65/960.37 = 583.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.65x = 960.37 × 583.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.65x = 560,453.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,453.67/640.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.83

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