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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.28, 967.08 and 500.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.28, 967.08 and 500.72 is: 752.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.28 : 967.08 = 500.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.28/967.08 = 500.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.28x = 967.08 × 500.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.28x = 484,236.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,236.30/643.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.76

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