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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.66, 886.14 and 552.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.66, 886.14 and 552.96 is: 763.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.66 : 886.14 = 552.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.66/886.14 = 552.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.66x = 886.14 × 552.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.66x = 489,999.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,999.97/641.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.64

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