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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.13, 888.22 and 551.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.13, 888.22 and 551.18 is: 760.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.13 : 888.22 = 551.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.13/888.22 = 551.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.13x = 888.22 × 551.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.13x = 489,564.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,564.66/644.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.05

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