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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.66, 959.01 and 574.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.66, 959.01 and 574.50 is: 861.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.66 : 959.01 = 574.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.66/959.01 = 574.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.66x = 959.01 × 574.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.66x = 550,951.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,951.25/639.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.32

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