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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.96, 887.66 and 539

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.96, 887.66 and 539 is: 742.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.96 : 887.66 = 539 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.96/887.66 = 539/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.96x = 887.66 × 539
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.96x = 478,448.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,448.74/643.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.98

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