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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.76, 886.44 and 537.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.76, 886.44 and 537.57 is: 742.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.76 : 886.44 = 537.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.76/886.44 = 537.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.76x = 886.44 × 537.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.76x = 476,523.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,523.55/641.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.53

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