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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.77, 883.81 and 588.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.77, 883.81 and 588.52 is: 811.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.77 : 883.81 = 588.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.77/883.81 = 588.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.77x = 883.81 × 588.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.77x = 520,136.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,136.92/640.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.74

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