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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.76, 872.78 and 539.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.76, 872.78 and 539.46 is: 745.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.76 : 872.78 = 539.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.76/872.78 = 539.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.76x = 872.78 × 539.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.76x = 470,829.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,829.90/631.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.27

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