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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.64, 888.67 and 555.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.64, 888.67 and 555.84 is: 766.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.64 : 888.67 = 555.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.64/888.67 = 555.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.64x = 888.67 × 555.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.64x = 493,958.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,958.33/644.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.25

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