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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.01, 879.96 and 585.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.01, 879.96 and 585.72 is: 807.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.01 : 879.96 = 585.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.01/879.96 = 585.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.01x = 879.96 × 585.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.01x = 515,410.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,410.17/638.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.84

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