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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.06, 888.20 and 556.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.06, 888.20 and 556.80 is: 769.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.06 : 888.20 = 556.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.06/888.20 = 556.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.06x = 888.20 × 556.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.06x = 494,549.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,549.76/643.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.06

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