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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.52, 887.90 and 503.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.52, 887.90 and 503.39 is: 694.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.52 : 887.90 = 503.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.52/887.90 = 503.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.52x = 887.90 × 503.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.52x = 446,959.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,959.68/643.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.55

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