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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.14, 890.36 and 540.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.14, 890.36 and 540.04 is: 745.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.14 : 890.36 = 540.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.14/890.36 = 540.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.14x = 890.36 × 540.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.14x = 480,831.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,831.82/645.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.32

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