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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.91, 883.85 and 530.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.91, 883.85 and 530.18 is: 731.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.91 : 883.85 = 530.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.91/883.85 = 530.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.91x = 883.85 × 530.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.91x = 468,595.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,595.84/640.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.14

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