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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.79, 888.17 and 545.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.79, 888.17 and 545.10 is: 750.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.79 : 888.17 = 545.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.79/888.17 = 545.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.79x = 888.17 × 545.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.79x = 484,138.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,138.48/644.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.84

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