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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.09, 874.13 and 541.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.09, 874.13 and 541.53 is: 745.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.09 : 874.13 = 541.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.09/874.13 = 541.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.09x = 874.13 × 541.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.09x = 473,364.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,364.91/635.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.36

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