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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.79, 882.84 and 391.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.79, 882.84 and 391.17 is: 539.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.79 : 882.84 = 391.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.79/882.84 = 391.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.79x = 882.84 × 391.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.79x = 345,340.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,340.52/639.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.77

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