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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.10, 883.72 and 536.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.10, 883.72 and 536.54 is: 739.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.10 : 883.72 = 536.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.10/883.72 = 536.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.10x = 883.72 × 536.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.10x = 474,151.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,151.13/641.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.59

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