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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.80, 882.36 and 546.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.80, 882.36 and 546.84 is: 752.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.80 : 882.36 = 546.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.80/882.36 = 546.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.80x = 882.36 × 546.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.80x = 482,509.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,509.74/640.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.98

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