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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.28, 881.94 and 631.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.28, 881.94 and 631.56 is: 865.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.28 : 881.94 = 631.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.28/881.94 = 631.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.28x = 881.94 × 631.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.28x = 557,000.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,000.15/643.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.88

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