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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713, 983.22 and 643.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713, 983.22 and 643.16 is: 886.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713 : 983.22 = 643.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713/983.22 = 643.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713x = 983.22 × 643.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713x = 632,367.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,367.78/713
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.91

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