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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.02, 958.80 and 529.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.02, 958.80 and 529.40 is: 794.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.02 : 958.80 = 529.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.02/958.80 = 529.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.02x = 958.80 × 529.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.02x = 507,588.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,588.72/639.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.32

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