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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.10, 887.91 and 555.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.10, 887.91 and 555.19 is: 765.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.10 : 887.91 = 555.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.10/887.91 = 555.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.10x = 887.91 × 555.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.10x = 492,958.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,958.75/644.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.35

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