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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.18, 882.93 and 542.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.18, 882.93 and 542.26 is: 747.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.18 : 882.93 = 542.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.18/882.93 = 542.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.18x = 882.93 × 542.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.18x = 478,777.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,777.62/640.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.88

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