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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.93, 890.72 and 552.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.93, 890.72 and 552.98 is: 762.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.93 : 890.72 = 552.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.93/890.72 = 552.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.93x = 890.72 × 552.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.93x = 492,543.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,543.13/645.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.53

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