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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.71, 960.26 and 625.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.71, 960.26 and 625.41 is: 937.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.71 : 960.26 = 625.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.71/960.26 = 625.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.71x = 960.26 × 625.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.71x = 600,553.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,553.08/640.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.32

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