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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.64, 882.38 and 551.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.64, 882.38 and 551.94 is: 760.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.64 : 882.38 = 551.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.64/882.38 = 551.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.64x = 882.38 × 551.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.64x = 487,020.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,020.82/640.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.22

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