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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.96, 965.01 and 507.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.96, 965.01 and 507.28 is: 760.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.96 : 965.01 = 507.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.96/965.01 = 507.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.96x = 965.01 × 507.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.96x = 489,530.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,530.27/643.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.19

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