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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.68, 883.62 and 542.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.68, 883.62 and 542.76 is: 748.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.68 : 883.62 = 542.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.68/883.62 = 542.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.68x = 883.62 × 542.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.68x = 479,593.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,593.59/640.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.57

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