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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.96, 959.61 and 589.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.96, 959.61 and 589.93 is: 883.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.96 : 959.61 = 589.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.96/959.61 = 589.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.96x = 959.61 × 589.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.96x = 566,102.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,102.73/640.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.21

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