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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.96, 991.44 and 644.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.96, 991.44 and 644.63 is: 887.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.96 : 991.44 = 644.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.96/991.44 = 644.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.96x = 991.44 × 644.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.96x = 639,107.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,107.01/719.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.70

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