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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.82, 882.93 and 391.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.82, 882.93 and 391.15 is: 539.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.82 : 882.93 = 391.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.82/882.93 = 391.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.82x = 882.93 × 391.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.82x = 345,358.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,358.07/639.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.77

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