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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.98, 883.88 and 603.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.98, 883.88 and 603.76 is: 832.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.98 : 883.88 = 603.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.98/883.88 = 603.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.98x = 883.88 × 603.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.98x = 533,651.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,651.39/640.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.56

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