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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.46, 887.97 and 503.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.46, 887.97 and 503.72 is: 695.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.46 : 887.97 = 503.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.46/887.97 = 503.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.46x = 887.97 × 503.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.46x = 447,288.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,288.25/643.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.13

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