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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.09, 957.42 and 501.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.09, 957.42 and 501.80 is: 751.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.09 : 957.42 = 501.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.09/957.42 = 501.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.09x = 957.42 × 501.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.09x = 480,428.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,428.57/639.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.74

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