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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.80, 882.36 and 524.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.80, 882.36 and 524.16 is: 721.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.80 : 882.36 = 524.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.80/882.36 = 524.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.80x = 882.36 × 524.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.80x = 462,497.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,497.82/640.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.75

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