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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.80, 883.02 and 534.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.80, 883.02 and 534.74 is: 738.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.80 : 883.02 = 534.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.80/883.02 = 534.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.80x = 883.02 × 534.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.80x = 472,181.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,181.70/639.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.02

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