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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.52, 871.14 and 545.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.52, 871.14 and 545.16 is: 750.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.52 : 871.14 = 545.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.52/871.14 = 545.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.52x = 871.14 × 545.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.52x = 474,910.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,910.68/632.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.82

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