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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.60, 881.66 and 535.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.60, 881.66 and 535.04 is: 737.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.60 : 881.66 = 535.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.60/881.66 = 535.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.60x = 881.66 × 535.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.60x = 471,716.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,716.28/639.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.52

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