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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.98, 965.24 and 592.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.98, 965.24 and 592.06 is: 887.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.98 : 965.24 = 592.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.98/965.24 = 592.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.98x = 965.24 × 592.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.98x = 571,472.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,472.21/643.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.41

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