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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.83, 966.02 and 592.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.83, 966.02 and 592.77 is: 889.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.83 : 966.02 = 592.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.83/966.02 = 592.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.83x = 966.02 × 592.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.83x = 572,624.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,624.71/643.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.40

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