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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.08, 883.75 and 552.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.08, 883.75 and 552.17 is: 761.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.08 : 883.75 = 552.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.08/883.75 = 552.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.08x = 883.75 × 552.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.08x = 487,981.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,981.07/641.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.19

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