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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.99, 889.43 and 552.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.99, 889.43 and 552.04 is: 761.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.99 : 889.43 = 552.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.99/889.43 = 552.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.99x = 889.43 × 552.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.99x = 490,995.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,995.95/644.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.25

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