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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.89, 959.65 and 524.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.89, 959.65 and 524.95 is: 788.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.89 : 959.65 = 524.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.89/959.65 = 524.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.89x = 959.65 × 524.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.89x = 503,764.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,764.56/638.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.50

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