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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.02, 887.16 and 611.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.02, 887.16 and 611.08 is: 841.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.02 : 887.16 = 611.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.02/887.16 = 611.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.02x = 887.16 × 611.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.02x = 542,125.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,125.73/644.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.78

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