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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.80, 881.52 and 534.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.80, 881.52 and 534.50 is: 736.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.80 : 881.52 = 534.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.80/881.52 = 534.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.80x = 881.52 × 534.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.80x = 471,172.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,172.44/639.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.44

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