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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.94, 968.25 and 593.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.94, 968.25 and 593.21 is: 891.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.94 : 968.25 = 593.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.94/968.25 = 593.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.94x = 968.25 × 593.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.94x = 574,375.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,375.58/643.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.97

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