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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.76, 878.30 and 543.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.76, 878.30 and 543.46 is: 750.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.76 : 878.30 = 543.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.76/878.30 = 543.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.76x = 878.30 × 543.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.76x = 477,320.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,320.92/635.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.79

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