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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.77, 1,253.43 and 643.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.77, 1,253.43 and 643.28 is: 888.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.77 : 1,253.43 = 643.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.77/1,253.43 = 643.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.77x = 1,253.43 × 643.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.77x = 806,300.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,300.18/907.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.23

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