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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.26, 881.37 and 521.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.26, 881.37 and 521.10 is: 718.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.26 : 881.37 = 521.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.26/881.37 = 521.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.26x = 881.37 × 521.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.26x = 459,281.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,281.91/639.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.46

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