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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.70, 958.76 and 564.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.70, 958.76 and 564.15 is: 844.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.70 : 958.76 = 564.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.70/958.76 = 564.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.70x = 958.76 × 564.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.70x = 540,884.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,884.45/640.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.21

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