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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.72, 885.25 and 553.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.72, 885.25 and 553.04 is: 762.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.72 : 885.25 = 553.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.72/885.25 = 553.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.72x = 885.25 × 553.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.72x = 489,575.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,575.89/641.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.92

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