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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.58, 890.10 and 545.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.58, 890.10 and 545.81 is: 752.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.58 : 890.10 = 545.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.58/890.10 = 545.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.58x = 890.10 × 545.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.58x = 485,827.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,827.71/645.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.55

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