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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.31, 960.80 and 595.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.31, 960.80 and 595.98 is: 895.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.31 : 960.80 = 595.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.31/960.80 = 595.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.31x = 960.80 × 595.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.31x = 572,617.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,617.58/639.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.68

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