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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.71, 883.04 and 550.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.71, 883.04 and 550.86 is: 760.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.71 : 883.04 = 550.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.71/883.04 = 550.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.71x = 883.04 × 550.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.71x = 486,436.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,436.10/639.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.40

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