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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.13, 966.39 and 541.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.13, 966.39 and 541.65 is: 812.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.13 : 966.39 = 541.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.13/966.39 = 541.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.13x = 966.39 × 541.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.13x = 523,445.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,445.14/644.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.64

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