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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.70, 891.74 and 534.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.70, 891.74 and 534.07 is: 737.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.70 : 891.74 = 534.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.70/891.74 = 534.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.70x = 891.74 × 534.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.70x = 476,246.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,246.68/645.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.57

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