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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.78, 883.35 and 557.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.78, 883.35 and 557.97 is: 770.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.78 : 883.35 = 557.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.78/883.35 = 557.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.78x = 883.35 × 557.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.78x = 492,882.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,882.80/639.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.39

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