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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.24, 960.24 and 561.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.24, 960.24 and 561.25 is: 837.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.24 : 960.24 = 561.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.24/960.24 = 561.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.24x = 960.24 × 561.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.24x = 538,934.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,934.70/643.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.84

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