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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.97, 960.56 and 526.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.97, 960.56 and 526.97 is: 790.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.97 : 960.56 = 526.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.97/960.56 = 526.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.97x = 960.56 × 526.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.97x = 506,183.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,183.67/639.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.96

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