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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.14, 882.53 and 521.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.14, 882.53 and 521.13 is: 719.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.14 : 882.53 = 521.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.14/882.53 = 521.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.14x = 882.53 × 521.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.14x = 459,910.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,910.25/639.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.58

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