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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.28, 885.62 and 552.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.28, 885.62 and 552.59 is: 763.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.28 : 885.62 = 552.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.28/885.62 = 552.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.28x = 885.62 × 552.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.28x = 489,384.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,384.76/641.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.14

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