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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.80, 885.24 and 517.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.80, 885.24 and 517.28 is: 714.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.80 : 885.24 = 517.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.80/885.24 = 517.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.80x = 885.24 × 517.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.80x = 457,912.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,912.52/640.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.60

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