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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.48, 886.32 and 555

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.48, 886.32 and 555 is: 765.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.48 : 886.32 = 555 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.48/886.32 = 555/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.48x = 886.32 × 555
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.48x = 491,907.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,907.60/642.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.64

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