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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.20, 962.21 and 553.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.20, 962.21 and 553.24 is: 826.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.20 : 962.21 = 553.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.20/962.21 = 553.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.20x = 962.21 × 553.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.20x = 532,333.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,333.06/644.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.35

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