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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.56, 965.66 and 575.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.56, 965.66 and 575.40 is: 862.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.56 : 965.66 = 575.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.56/965.66 = 575.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.56x = 965.66 × 575.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.56x = 555,640.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,640.76/644.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.05

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