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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.83, 959.24 and 502.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.83, 959.24 and 502.54 is: 753.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.83 : 959.24 = 502.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.83/959.24 = 502.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.83x = 959.24 × 502.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.83x = 482,055.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,055.33/639.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.41

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