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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.45, 879.32 and 542.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.45, 879.32 and 542.05 is: 750.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.45 : 879.32 = 542.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.45/879.32 = 542.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.45x = 879.32 × 542.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.45x = 476,635.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,635.41/635.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.08

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