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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.60, 967.08 and 551.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.60, 967.08 and 551.32 is: 828.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.60 : 967.08 = 551.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.60/967.08 = 551.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.60x = 967.08 × 551.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.60x = 533,170.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,170.55/643.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.42

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