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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.54, 889.98 and 631.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.54, 889.98 and 631.74 is: 870.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.54 : 889.98 = 631.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.54/889.98 = 631.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.54x = 889.98 × 631.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.54x = 562,235.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,235.97/645.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.95

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