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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.99, 883.65 and 529.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.99, 883.65 and 529.05 is: 729.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.99 : 883.65 = 529.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.99/883.65 = 529.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.99x = 883.65 × 529.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.99x = 467,495.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,495.03/640.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.33

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