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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.29, 885.47 and 548.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.29, 885.47 and 548.64 is: 756.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.29 : 885.47 = 548.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.29/885.47 = 548.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.29x = 885.47 × 548.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.29x = 485,801.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,801.52/642.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.36

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