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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.22, 887.76 and 525.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.22, 887.76 and 525.96 is: 724.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.22 : 887.76 = 525.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.22/887.76 = 525.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.22x = 887.76 × 525.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.22x = 466,926.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,926.25/644.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.79

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