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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.59, 953.82 and 557.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.59, 953.82 and 557.78 is: 831.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.59 : 953.82 = 557.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.59/953.82 = 557.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.59x = 953.82 × 557.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.59x = 532,016.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,016.95/639.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.82

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