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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.72, 956.96 and 551.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.72, 956.96 and 551.76 is: 825.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.72 : 956.96 = 551.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.72/956.96 = 551.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.72x = 956.96 × 551.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.72x = 528,012.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,012.25/639.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.38

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