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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.36, 885.12 and 554.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.36, 885.12 and 554.24 is: 764.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.36 : 885.12 = 554.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.36/885.12 = 554.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.36x = 885.12 × 554.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.36x = 490,568.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,568.91/641.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.89

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