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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.76, 959.13 and 588.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.76, 959.13 and 588.51 is: 882.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.76 : 959.13 = 588.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.76/959.13 = 588.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.76x = 959.13 × 588.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.76x = 564,457.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,457.60/639.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.30

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