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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.32, 958.96 and 535.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.32, 958.96 and 535.64 is: 803.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.32 : 958.96 = 535.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.32/958.96 = 535.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.32x = 958.96 × 535.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.32x = 513,657.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,657.33/639.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.44

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