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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.54, 961.45 and 524.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.54, 961.45 and 524.84 is: 789.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.54 : 961.45 = 524.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.54/961.45 = 524.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.54x = 961.45 × 524.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.54x = 504,606.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,606.33/639.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.01

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