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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.95, 964.96 and 550.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.95, 964.96 and 550.90 is: 825.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.95 : 964.96 = 550.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.95/964.96 = 550.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.95x = 964.96 × 550.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.95x = 531,599.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,599.39/643.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.53

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