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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.28, 886.95 and 556.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.28, 886.95 and 556.93 is: 766.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.28 : 886.95 = 556.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.28/886.95 = 556.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.28x = 886.95 × 556.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.28x = 493,965.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,965.18/644.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.69

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