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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.73, 961.27 and 530.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.73, 961.27 and 530.52 is: 795.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.73 : 961.27 = 530.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.73/961.27 = 530.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.73x = 961.27 × 530.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.73x = 509,968.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,968.03/640.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.92

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