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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.84, 881.52 and 534.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.84, 881.52 and 534.48 is: 736.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.84 : 881.52 = 534.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.84/881.52 = 534.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.84x = 881.52 × 534.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.84x = 471,154.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,154.81/639.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.36

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