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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.64, 887.81 and 519.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.64, 887.81 and 519.30 is: 716.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.64 : 887.81 = 519.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.64/887.81 = 519.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.64x = 887.81 × 519.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.64x = 461,037.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,037.14/643.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.30

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