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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.04, 887.68 and 550.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.04, 887.68 and 550.80 is: 759.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.04 : 887.68 = 550.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.04/887.68 = 550.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.04x = 887.68 × 550.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.04x = 488,934.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,934.14/644.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.17

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