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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.80, 965.10 and 504.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.80, 965.10 and 504.90 is: 756.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.80 : 965.10 = 504.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.80/965.10 = 504.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.80x = 965.10 × 504.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.80x = 487,278.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,278.99/643.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.88

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