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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.44, 887.22 and 545.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.44, 887.22 and 545.04 is: 751.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.44 : 887.22 = 545.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.44/887.22 = 545.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.44x = 887.22 × 545.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.44x = 483,570.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,570.39/643.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.54

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