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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.93, 881.00 and 545.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.93, 881.00 and 545.51 is: 752.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.93 : 881.00 = 545.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.93/881.00 = 545.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.93x = 881.00 × 545.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.93x = 480,591.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,591.58/638.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.18

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