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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.90, 963.54 and 557.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.90, 963.54 and 557.53 is: 834.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.90 : 963.54 = 557.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.90/963.54 = 557.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.90x = 963.54 × 557.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.90x = 537,202.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,202.46/643.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.29

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