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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.77, 887.57 and 525.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.77, 887.57 and 525.62 is: 724.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.77 : 887.57 = 525.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.77/887.57 = 525.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.77x = 887.57 × 525.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.77x = 466,521.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,521.92/643.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.67

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