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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.63, 965.11 and 540.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.63, 965.11 and 540.75 is: 809.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.63 : 965.11 = 540.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.63/965.11 = 540.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.63x = 965.11 × 540.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.63x = 521,883.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,883.23/644.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.59

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