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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.81, 883.71 and 593.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.81, 883.71 and 593.65 is: 818.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.81 : 883.71 = 593.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.81/883.71 = 593.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.81x = 883.71 × 593.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.81x = 524,615.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,615.55/640.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.67

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