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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.09, 890.30 and 540

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.09, 890.30 and 540 is: 745.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.09 : 890.30 = 540 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.09/890.30 = 540/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.09x = 890.30 × 540
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.09x = 480,762
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,762/645.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.26

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