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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.84, 888.90 and 533.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.84, 888.90 and 533.56 is: 736.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.84 : 888.90 = 533.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.84/888.90 = 533.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.84x = 888.90 × 533.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.84x = 474,281.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,281.48/643.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.64

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