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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.47, 960.02 and 543.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.47, 960.02 and 543.89 is: 816.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.47 : 960.02 = 543.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.47/960.02 = 543.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.47x = 960.02 × 543.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.47x = 522,145.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,145.28/639.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.53

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