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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.13, 881.56 and 617.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.13, 881.56 and 617.70 is: 852.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.13 : 881.56 = 617.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.13/881.56 = 617.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.13x = 881.56 × 617.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.13x = 544,539.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,539.61/639.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.00

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