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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.39, 956.81 and 622.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.39, 956.81 and 622.89 is: 926.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.39 : 956.81 = 622.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.39/956.81 = 622.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.39x = 956.81 × 622.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.39x = 595,988.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,988.94/643.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.32

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