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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.56, 888.60 and 545.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.56, 888.60 and 545.92 is: 752.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.56 : 888.60 = 545.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.56/888.60 = 545.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.56x = 888.60 × 545.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.56x = 485,104.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,104.51/644.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.61

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