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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.89, 885.65 and 542.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.89, 885.65 and 542.71 is: 748.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.89 : 885.65 = 542.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.89/885.65 = 542.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.89x = 885.65 × 542.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.89x = 480,651.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,651.11/641.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.81

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