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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.84, 887.06 and 617.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.84, 887.06 and 617.31 is: 855.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.84 : 887.06 = 617.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.84/887.06 = 617.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.84x = 887.06 × 617.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.84x = 547,587.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,587.92/639.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.82

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