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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.78, 915.18 and 545.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.78, 915.18 and 545.34 is: 751.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.78 : 915.18 = 545.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.78/915.18 = 545.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.78x = 915.18 × 545.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.78x = 499,084.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,084.26/663.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.88

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