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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.60, 884.46 and 552.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.60, 884.46 and 552.69 is: 761.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.60 : 884.46 = 552.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.60/884.46 = 552.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.60x = 884.46 × 552.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.60x = 488,826.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,826.65/641.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.89

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