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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.80, 961.86 and 511.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.80, 961.86 and 511.44 is: 768.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.80 : 961.86 = 511.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.80/961.86 = 511.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.80x = 961.86 × 511.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.80x = 491,933.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,933.68/639.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.89

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