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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.95, 886.04 and 575.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.95, 886.04 and 575.34 is: 795.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.95 : 886.04 = 575.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.95/886.04 = 575.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.95x = 886.04 × 575.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.95x = 509,774.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,774.25/640.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.34

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