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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.32, 967.92 and 557.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.32, 967.92 and 557.92 is: 838.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.32 : 967.92 = 557.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.32/967.92 = 557.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.32x = 967.92 × 557.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.32x = 540,021.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,021.93/644.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.13

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