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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.60, 958.29 and 575.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.60, 958.29 and 575.40 is: 862.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.60 : 958.29 = 575.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.60/958.29 = 575.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.60x = 958.29 × 575.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.60x = 551,400.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,400.07/639.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.10

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