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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.98, 966.52 and 516.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.98, 966.52 and 516.54 is: 775.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.98 : 966.52 = 516.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.98/966.52 = 516.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.98x = 966.52 × 516.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.98x = 499,246.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,246.24/643.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.25

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