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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.14, 957.04 and 535.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.14, 957.04 and 535.91 is: 802.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.14 : 957.04 = 535.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.14/957.04 = 535.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.14x = 957.04 × 535.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.14x = 512,881.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,881.18/639.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.46

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