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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.76, 884.76 and 591.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.76, 884.76 and 591.62 is: 816.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.76 : 884.76 = 591.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.76/884.76 = 591.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.76x = 884.76 × 591.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.76x = 523,441.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,441.71/640.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.91

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