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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.62, 965.97 and 529.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.62, 965.97 and 529.87 is: 794.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.62 : 965.97 = 529.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.62/965.97 = 529.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.62x = 965.97 × 529.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.62x = 511,838.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,838.52/644.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.02

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