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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.78, 960.05 and 599.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.78, 960.05 and 599.29 is: 899.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.78 : 960.05 = 599.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.78/960.05 = 599.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.78x = 960.05 × 599.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.78x = 575,348.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,348.36/639.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.29

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