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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.13, 961.65 and 560.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.13, 961.65 and 560.10 is: 837.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.13 : 961.65 = 560.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.13/961.65 = 560.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.13x = 961.65 × 560.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.13x = 538,620.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,620.17/643.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.50

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