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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.93, 882.37 and 546.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.93, 882.37 and 546.51 is: 753.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.93 : 882.37 = 546.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.93/882.37 = 546.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.93x = 882.37 × 546.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.93x = 482,224.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,224.03/639.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.56

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