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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.36, 882.36 and 552.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.36, 882.36 and 552.24 is: 762.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.36 : 882.36 = 552.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.36/882.36 = 552.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.36x = 882.36 × 552.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.36x = 487,274.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,274.49/639.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.13

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