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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.09, 957.57 and 615.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.09, 957.57 and 615.09 is: 921.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.09 : 957.57 = 615.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.09/957.57 = 615.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.09x = 957.57 × 615.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.09x = 588,993.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,993.02/639.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.61

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