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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.10, 966.35 and 562.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.10, 966.35 and 562.73 is: 845.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.10 : 966.35 = 562.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.10/966.35 = 562.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.10x = 966.35 × 562.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.10x = 543,790.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,790.71/643.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.58

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