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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.83, 882.95 and 391.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.83, 882.95 and 391.15 is: 539.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.83 : 882.95 = 391.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.83/882.95 = 391.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.83x = 882.95 × 391.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.83x = 345,365.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,365.40/639.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.78

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