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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.76, 882 and 589.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.76, 882 and 589.62 is: 814.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.76 : 882 = 589.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.76/882 = 589.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.76x = 882 × 589.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.76x = 520,044.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,044.84/638.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.15

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