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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.84, 883.65 and 552.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.84, 883.65 and 552.99 is: 761.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.84 : 883.65 = 552.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.84/883.65 = 552.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.84x = 883.65 × 552.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.84x = 488,649.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,649.61/641.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.33

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