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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.64, 881.58 and 547.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.64, 881.58 and 547.48 is: 754.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.64 : 881.58 = 547.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.64/881.58 = 547.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.64x = 881.58 × 547.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.64x = 482,647.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,647.42/639.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.56

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