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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.87, 958.52 and 571.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.87, 958.52 and 571.96 is: 855.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.87 : 958.52 = 571.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.87/958.52 = 571.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.87x = 958.52 × 571.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.87x = 548,236.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,236.92/640.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.45

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