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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.72, 957.88 and 515.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.72, 957.88 and 515.66 is: 772.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.72 : 957.88 = 515.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.72/957.88 = 515.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.72x = 957.88 × 515.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.72x = 493,940.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,940.40/639.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.12

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