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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.34, 882.96 and 552.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.34, 882.96 and 552.49 is: 760.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.34 : 882.96 = 552.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.34/882.96 = 552.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.34x = 882.96 × 552.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.34x = 487,826.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,826.57/641.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.64

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