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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.74, 959.61 and 558.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.74, 959.61 and 558.74 is: 838.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.74 : 959.61 = 558.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.74/959.61 = 558.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.74x = 959.61 × 558.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.74x = 536,167.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,167.69/639.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.11

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