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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.76, 881.08 and 545.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.76, 881.08 and 545.46 is: 753.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.76 : 881.08 = 545.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.76/881.08 = 545.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.76x = 881.08 × 545.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.76x = 480,593.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,593.90/637.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.57

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