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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.74, 887.67 and 503.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.74, 887.67 and 503.61 is: 694.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.74 : 887.67 = 503.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.74/887.67 = 503.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.74x = 887.67 × 503.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.74x = 447,039.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,039.49/643.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.44

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