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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.95, 887.98 and 551.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.95, 887.98 and 551.00 is: 759.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.95 : 887.98 = 551.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.95/887.98 = 551.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.95x = 887.98 × 551.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.95x = 489,269.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,269.79/643.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.80

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