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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.24, 883.01 and 552.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.24, 883.01 and 552.76 is: 762.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.24 : 883.01 = 552.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.24/883.01 = 552.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.24x = 883.01 × 552.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.24x = 488,092.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,092.61/640.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.36

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