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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.13, 882.52 and 514.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.13, 882.52 and 514.39 is: 710.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.13 : 882.52 = 514.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.13/882.52 = 514.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.13x = 882.52 × 514.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.13x = 453,955.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,955.97/639.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.27

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