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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.93, 886.01 and 544.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.93, 886.01 and 544.41 is: 751.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.93 : 886.01 = 544.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.93/886.01 = 544.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.93x = 886.01 × 544.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.93x = 482,349.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,349.98/641.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.41

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