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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.26, 874.87 and 540.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.26, 874.87 and 540.96 is: 747.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.26 : 874.87 = 540.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.26/874.87 = 540.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.26x = 874.87 × 540.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.26x = 473,269.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,269.68/633.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.35

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