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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.08, 884.52 and 541.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.08, 884.52 and 541.90 is: 747.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.08 : 884.52 = 541.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.08/884.52 = 541.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.08x = 884.52 × 541.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.08x = 479,321.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,321.39/641.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.68

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