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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.23, 878.51 and 543.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.23, 878.51 and 543.29 is: 750.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.23 : 878.51 = 543.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.23/878.51 = 543.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.23x = 878.51 × 543.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.23x = 477,282.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,282.66/636.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.17

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