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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.88, 888.10 and 634.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.88, 888.10 and 634.28 is: 874.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.88 : 888.10 = 634.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.88/888.10 = 634.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.88x = 888.10 × 634.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.88x = 563,304.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,304.07/643.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.86

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