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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.08, 962.18 and 550.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.08, 962.18 and 550.52 is: 823.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.08 : 962.18 = 550.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.08/962.18 = 550.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.08x = 962.18 × 550.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.08x = 529,699.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,699.33/643.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.69

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