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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.71, 884.54 and 603.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.71, 884.54 and 603.80 is: 833.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.71 : 884.54 = 603.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.71/884.54 = 603.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.71x = 884.54 × 603.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.71x = 534,084.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,084.55/640.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.59

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