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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.78, 882.02 and 546.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.78, 882.02 and 546.12 is: 752.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.78 : 882.02 = 546.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.78/882.02 = 546.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.78x = 882.02 × 546.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.78x = 481,688.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,688.76/639.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.90

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