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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.63, 882.63 and 593.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.63, 882.63 and 593.19 is: 818.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.63 : 882.63 = 593.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.63/882.63 = 593.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.63x = 882.63 × 593.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.63x = 523,567.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,567.29/639.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.55

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