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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.65, 957.20 and 501.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.65, 957.20 and 501.75 is: 750.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.65 : 957.20 = 501.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.65/957.20 = 501.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.65x = 957.20 × 501.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.65x = 480,275.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,275.10/639.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.84

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