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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.21, 884.56 and 552.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.21, 884.56 and 552.54 is: 762.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.21 : 884.56 = 552.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.21/884.56 = 552.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.21x = 884.56 × 552.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.21x = 488,753.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,753.40/641.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.23

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