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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.20, 885.08 and 624.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.20, 885.08 and 624.20 is: 858.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.20 : 885.08 = 624.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.20/885.08 = 624.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.20x = 885.08 × 624.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.20x = 552,466.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,466.94/643.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.93

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