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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.68, 965.82 and 536.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.68, 965.82 and 536.76 is: 805.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.68 : 965.82 = 536.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.68/965.82 = 536.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.68x = 965.82 × 536.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.68x = 518,413.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,413.54/643.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.39

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