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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.54, 881.55 and 528.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.54, 881.55 and 528.84 is: 728.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.54 : 881.55 = 528.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.54/881.55 = 528.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.54x = 881.55 × 528.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.54x = 466,198.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,198.90/639.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.96

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