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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.84, 891 and 547.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.84, 891 and 547.20 is: 754.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.84 : 891 = 547.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.84/891 = 547.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.84x = 891 × 547.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.84x = 487,555.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,555.20/645.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.92

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