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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.03, 956.82 and 508.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.03, 956.82 and 508.42 is: 761.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.03 : 956.82 = 508.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.03/956.82 = 508.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.03x = 956.82 × 508.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.03x = 486,466.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,466.42/639.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.26

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