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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.94, 965.10 and 557.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.94, 965.10 and 557.27 is: 835.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.94 : 965.10 = 557.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.94/965.10 = 557.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.94x = 965.10 × 557.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.94x = 537,823.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,823.69/643.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.20

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