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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.37, 887.76 and 621.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.37, 887.76 and 621.23 is: 857.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.37 : 887.76 = 621.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.37/887.76 = 621.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.37x = 887.76 × 621.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.37x = 551,498.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,498.71/643.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.21

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