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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.84, 959.11 and 537.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.84, 959.11 and 537.39 is: 806.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.84 : 959.11 = 537.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.84/959.11 = 537.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.84x = 959.11 × 537.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.84x = 515,414.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,414.78/638.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.79

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