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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.30, 889.74 and 552.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.30, 889.74 and 552.24 is: 761.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.30 : 889.74 = 552.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.30/889.74 = 552.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.30x = 889.74 × 552.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.30x = 491,350.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,350.02/645.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.43

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