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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917, 1,372.05 and 643.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917, 1,372.05 and 643.63 is: 963.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917 : 1,372.05 = 643.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917/1,372.05 = 643.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917x = 1,372.05 × 643.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917x = 883,092.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,092.54/917
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.02

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