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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.34, 961.17 and 504.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.34, 961.17 and 504.02 is: 757.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.34 : 961.17 = 504.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.34/961.17 = 504.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.34x = 961.17 × 504.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.34x = 484,449.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,449.42/639.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.73

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