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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.77, 882.43 and 587.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.77, 882.43 and 587.52 is: 810.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.77 : 882.43 = 587.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.77/882.43 = 587.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.77x = 882.43 × 587.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.77x = 518,443.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,443.80/639.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.37

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