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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.94, 881.10 and 595.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.94, 881.10 and 595.26 is: 820.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.94 : 881.10 = 595.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.94/881.10 = 595.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.94x = 881.10 × 595.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.94x = 524,483.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,483.59/638.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.87

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