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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.88, 955.28 and 571.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.88, 955.28 and 571.10 is: 851.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.88 : 955.28 = 571.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.88/955.28 = 571.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.88x = 955.28 × 571.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.88x = 545,560.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,560.41/640.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.27

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