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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.71, 878.90 and 547.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.71, 878.90 and 547.86 is: 756.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.71 : 878.90 = 547.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.71/878.90 = 547.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.71x = 878.90 × 547.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.71x = 481,517.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,517.79/636.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.26

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