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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.23, 964.88 and 506.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.23, 964.88 and 506.07 is: 759.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.23 : 964.88 = 506.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.23/964.88 = 506.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.23x = 964.88 × 506.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.23x = 488,294.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,294.29/643.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.13

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