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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.68, 886.98 and 557.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.68, 886.98 and 557.20 is: 766.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.68 : 886.98 = 557.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.68/886.98 = 557.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.68x = 886.98 × 557.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.68x = 494,225.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,225.26/644.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.62

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