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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.22, 956.79 and 522.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.22, 956.79 and 522.39 is: 783.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.22 : 956.79 = 522.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.22/956.79 = 522.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.22x = 956.79 × 522.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.22x = 499,817.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,817.53/638.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.14

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