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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.84, 966.72 and 639.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.84, 966.72 and 639.52 is: 960.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.84 : 966.72 = 639.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.84/966.72 = 639.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.84x = 966.72 × 639.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.84x = 618,236.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,236.77/643.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.23

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