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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.20, 888.30 and 560.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.20, 888.30 and 560.57 is: 772.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.20 : 888.30 = 560.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.20/888.30 = 560.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.20x = 888.30 × 560.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.20x = 497,949.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,949.89/644.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.98

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