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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.58, 886.29 and 554.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.58, 886.29 and 554.23 is: 764.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.58 : 886.29 = 554.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.58/886.29 = 554.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.58x = 886.29 × 554.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.58x = 491,208.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,208.51/642.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.43

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