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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.77, 959.31 and 573.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.77, 959.31 and 573.99 is: 859.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.77 : 959.31 = 573.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.77/959.31 = 573.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.77x = 959.31 × 573.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.77x = 550,628.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,628.33/640.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.33

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