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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.95, 887.76 and 633.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.95, 887.76 and 633.42 is: 873.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.95 : 887.76 = 633.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.95/887.76 = 633.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.95x = 887.76 × 633.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.95x = 562,324.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,324.94/643.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.24

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