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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.18, 881.35 and 545.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.18, 881.35 and 545.76 is: 752.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.18 : 881.35 = 545.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.18/881.35 = 545.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.18x = 881.35 × 545.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.18x = 481,004.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,004.21/639.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.53

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