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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.95, 883.71 and 536.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.95, 883.71 and 536.19 is: 739.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.95 : 883.71 = 536.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.95/883.71 = 536.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.95x = 883.71 × 536.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.95x = 473,836.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,836.46/640.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.27

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