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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.56, 966.12 and 536.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.56, 966.12 and 536.64 is: 805.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.56 : 966.12 = 536.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.56/966.12 = 536.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.56x = 966.12 × 536.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.56x = 518,458.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,458.64/643.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.61

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