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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.10, 963.03 and 552.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.10, 963.03 and 552.38 is: 827.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.10 : 963.03 = 552.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.10/963.03 = 552.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.10x = 963.03 × 552.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.10x = 531,958.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,958.51/643.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.18

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