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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.52, 881.04 and 522.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.52, 881.04 and 522.40 is: 719.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.52 : 881.04 = 522.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.52/881.04 = 522.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.52x = 881.04 × 522.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.52x = 460,255.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,255.30/639.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.69

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