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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.70, 887 and 527.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.70, 887 and 527.06 is: 726.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.70 : 887 = 527.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.70/887 = 527.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.70x = 887 × 527.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.70x = 467,502.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,502.22/643.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.27

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