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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.48, 872.52 and 545

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.48, 872.52 and 545 is: 751.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.48 : 872.52 = 545 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.48/872.52 = 545/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.48x = 872.52 × 545
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.48x = 475,523.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,523.40/632.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.84

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