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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.58, 964.56 and 536.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.58, 964.56 and 536.66 is: 804.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.58 : 964.56 = 536.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.58/964.56 = 536.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.58x = 964.56 × 536.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.58x = 517,640.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,640.77/643.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.31

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