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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.69, 875.26 and 541.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.69, 875.26 and 541.74 is: 747.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.69 : 875.26 = 541.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.69/875.26 = 541.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.69x = 875.26 × 541.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.69x = 474,159.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,159.34/634.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.08

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