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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.80, 887.88 and 550.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.80, 887.88 and 550.84 is: 758.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.80 : 887.88 = 550.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.80/887.88 = 550.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.80x = 887.88 × 550.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.80x = 489,079.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,079.82/644.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.50

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