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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.51, 888.56 and 594.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.51, 888.56 and 594.37 is: 820.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.51 : 888.56 = 594.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.51/888.56 = 594.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.51x = 888.56 × 594.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.51x = 528,133.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,133.41/643.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.71

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