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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.32, 963.62 and 585.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.32, 963.62 and 585.23 is: 876.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.32 : 963.62 = 585.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.32/963.62 = 585.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.32x = 963.62 × 585.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.32x = 563,931.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,931.59/643.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.60

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