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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639, 952.12 and 603.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639, 952.12 and 603.76 is: 899.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639 : 952.12 = 603.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639/952.12 = 603.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639x = 952.12 × 603.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639x = 574,851.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,851.97/639
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.61

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