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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.59, 1,345.30 and 643.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.59, 1,345.30 and 643.59 is: 887.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.59 : 1,345.30 = 643.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.59/1,345.30 = 643.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.59x = 1,345.30 × 643.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.59x = 865,821.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,821.63/975.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.49

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