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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.14, 962.96 and 601.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.14, 962.96 and 601.02 is: 899.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.14 : 962.96 = 601.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.14/962.96 = 601.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.14x = 962.96 × 601.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.14x = 578,755.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,755.21/643.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.89

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