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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.90, 882.90 and 611.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.90, 882.90 and 611.55 is: 843.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.90 : 882.90 = 611.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.90/882.90 = 611.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.90x = 882.90 × 611.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.90x = 539,937.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,937.50/639.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.78

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