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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.66, 957.24 and 544.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.66, 957.24 and 544.62 is: 815.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.66 : 957.24 = 544.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.66/957.24 = 544.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.66x = 957.24 × 544.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.66x = 521,332.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,332.05/639.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.01

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