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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.43, 881.68 and 546.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.43, 881.68 and 546.01 is: 752.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.43 : 881.68 = 546.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.43/881.68 = 546.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.43x = 881.68 × 546.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.43x = 481,406.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,406.10/639.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.87

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