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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.55, 888.45 and 606.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.55, 888.45 and 606.20 is: 836.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.55 : 888.45 = 606.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.55/888.45 = 606.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.55x = 888.45 × 606.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.55x = 538,578.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,578.39/643.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.89

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