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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.71, 887.31 and 526.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.71, 887.31 and 526.17 is: 725.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.71 : 887.31 = 526.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.71/887.31 = 526.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.71x = 887.31 × 526.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.71x = 466,875.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,875.90/643.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.29

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