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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.56, 960.68 and 565.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.56, 960.68 and 565.71 is: 844.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.56 : 960.68 = 565.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.56/960.68 = 565.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.56x = 960.68 × 565.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.56x = 543,463.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,463.45/643.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.46

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