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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.69, 959.80 and 574.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.69, 959.80 and 574.97 is: 861.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.69 : 959.80 = 574.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.69/959.80 = 574.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.69x = 959.80 × 574.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.69x = 551,856.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,856.21/640.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.35

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