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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.02, 883.01 and 551.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.02, 883.01 and 551.54 is: 762.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.02 : 883.01 = 551.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.02/883.01 = 551.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.02x = 883.01 × 551.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.02x = 487,016.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,016.85/639.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.13

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