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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.89, 884.79 and 578.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.89, 884.79 and 578.52 is: 798.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.89 : 884.79 = 578.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.89/884.79 = 578.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.89x = 884.79 × 578.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.89x = 511,868.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,868.71/640.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.68

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