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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.24, 959.33 and 597.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.24, 959.33 and 597.79 is: 897.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.24 : 959.33 = 597.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.24/959.33 = 597.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.24x = 959.33 × 597.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.24x = 573,477.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,477.88/639.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.12

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