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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.76, 887.26 and 514.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.76, 887.26 and 514.54 is: 706.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.76 : 887.26 = 514.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.76/887.26 = 514.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.76x = 887.26 × 514.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.76x = 456,530.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,530.76/645.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.97

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