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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.78, 963.60 and 527.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.78, 963.60 and 527.24 is: 789.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.78 : 963.60 = 527.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.78/963.60 = 527.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.78x = 963.60 × 527.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.78x = 508,048.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,048.46/643.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.16

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