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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.65, 964.10 and 540.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.65, 964.10 and 540.21 is: 809.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.65 : 964.10 = 540.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.65/964.10 = 540.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.65x = 964.10 × 540.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.65x = 520,813.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,813.76/643.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.16

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