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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.12, 880.08 and 549.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.12, 880.08 and 549.96 is: 757.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.12 : 880.08 = 549.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.12/880.08 = 549.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.12x = 880.08 × 549.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.12x = 484,008.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,008.80/639.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.31

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