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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.34, 882.05 and 550.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.34, 882.05 and 550.86 is: 761.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.34 : 882.05 = 550.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.34/882.05 = 550.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.34x = 882.05 × 550.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.34x = 485,886.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,886.06/638.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.17

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