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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.85, 882 and 535.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.85, 882 and 535.29 is: 737.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.85 : 882 = 535.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.85/882 = 535.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.85x = 882 × 535.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.85x = 472,121.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,121.37/639.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.86

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