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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.57, 890.97 and 540.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.57, 890.97 and 540.48 is: 745.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.57 : 890.97 = 540.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.57/890.97 = 540.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.57x = 890.97 × 540.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.57x = 481,551.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,551.47/645.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.93

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