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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.60, 883.92 and 556.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.60, 883.92 and 556.08 is: 768.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.60 : 883.92 = 556.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.60/883.92 = 556.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.60x = 883.92 × 556.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.60x = 491,530.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,530.23/639.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.50

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