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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.92, 960.20 and 576.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.92, 960.20 and 576.76 is: 864.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.92 : 960.20 = 576.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.92/960.20 = 576.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.92x = 960.20 × 576.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.92x = 553,804.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,804.95/640.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.08

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