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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.93, 960.03 and 538.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.93, 960.03 and 538.14 is: 807.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.93 : 960.03 = 538.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.93/960.03 = 538.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.93x = 960.03 × 538.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.93x = 516,630.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,630.54/639.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.32

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