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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.62, 887.79 and 560.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.62, 887.79 and 560.92 is: 773.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.62 : 887.79 = 560.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.62/887.79 = 560.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.62x = 887.79 × 560.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.62x = 497,979.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,979.17/643.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.72

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