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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.16, 888.21 and 554.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.16, 888.21 and 554.46 is: 765.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.16 : 888.21 = 554.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.16/888.21 = 554.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.16x = 888.21 × 554.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.16x = 492,476.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,476.92/643.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.71

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