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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.80, 959.73 and 566.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.80, 959.73 and 566.91 is: 849.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.80 : 959.73 = 566.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.80/959.73 = 566.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.80x = 959.73 × 566.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.80x = 544,080.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,080.53/640.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.06

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