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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.88, 958.57 and 516.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.88, 958.57 and 516.62 is: 775.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.88 : 958.57 = 516.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.88/958.57 = 516.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.88x = 958.57 × 516.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.88x = 495,217.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,217.54/638.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.14

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