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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.11, 963.54 and 574.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.11, 963.54 and 574.65 is: 860.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.11 : 963.54 = 574.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.11/963.54 = 574.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.11x = 963.54 × 574.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.11x = 553,698.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,698.26/643.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.97

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