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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.58, 883.26 and 547.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.58, 883.26 and 547.04 is: 754.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.58 : 883.26 = 547.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.58/883.26 = 547.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.58x = 883.26 × 547.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.58x = 483,178.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,178.55/640.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.28

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