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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.13, 889.60 and 552.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.13, 889.60 and 552.18 is: 761.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.13 : 889.60 = 552.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.13/889.60 = 552.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.13x = 889.60 × 552.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.13x = 491,219.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,219.33/645.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.43

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