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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.89, 967.44 and 643.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.89, 967.44 and 643.06 is: 886.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.89 : 967.44 = 643.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.89/967.44 = 643.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.89x = 967.44 × 643.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.89x = 622,121.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,121.97/701.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.36

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