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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.36, 871.92 and 545.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.36, 871.92 and 545.52 is: 750.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.36 : 871.92 = 545.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.36/871.92 = 545.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.36x = 871.92 × 545.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.36x = 475,649.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,649.80/633.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.99

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