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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.33, 886.14 and 537.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.33, 886.14 and 537.03 is: 740.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.33 : 886.14 = 537.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.33/886.14 = 537.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.33x = 886.14 × 537.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.33x = 475,883.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,883.76/642.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.87

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