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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.82, 887.60 and 503.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.82, 887.60 and 503.38 is: 693.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.82 : 887.60 = 503.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.82/887.60 = 503.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.82x = 887.60 × 503.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.82x = 446,800.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,800.09/643.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.98

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