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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.92, 961.52 and 539.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.92, 961.52 and 539.16 is: 808.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.92 : 961.52 = 539.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.92/961.52 = 539.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.92x = 961.52 × 539.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.92x = 518,413.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,413.12/640.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.86

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