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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.00, 966.39 and 591.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.00, 966.39 and 591.72 is: 887.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.00 : 966.39 = 591.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.00/966.39 = 591.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.00x = 966.39 × 591.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.00x = 571,826.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,826.45/644.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.94

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