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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.68, 887.76 and 545.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.68, 887.76 and 545.76 is: 752.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.68 : 887.76 = 545.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.68/887.76 = 545.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.68x = 887.76 × 545.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.68x = 484,503.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,503.90/643.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.71

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