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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.38, 880.17 and 573.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.38, 880.17 and 573.86 is: 789.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.38 : 880.17 = 573.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.38/880.17 = 573.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.38x = 880.17 × 573.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.38x = 505,094.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,094.36/639.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.98

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